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Pentax ist DL2 vs Samsung GX-1L

Portability
69
Imaging
45
Features
33
Overall
40
Pentax ist DL2 front
 
Samsung GX-1L front
Portability
69
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41

Pentax ist DL2 vs Samsung GX-1L Key Specs

Pentax ist DL2
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 565g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Introduced January 2006
Samsung GX-1L
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 570g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Announced February 2006
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Pentax ist DL2 vs Samsung GX-1L Overview

Here, we are looking at the Pentax ist DL2 versus Samsung GX-1L, both Advanced DSLR cameras by companies Pentax and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the ist DL2 (6MP) and the GX-1L (6MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The ist DL2 was introduced about the same time to the GX-1L which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the ist DL2 matches up versus the GX-1L with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax ist DL2 over the Samsung GX-1L

 ist DL2 GX-1L 

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Pentax ist DL2

 GX-1L ist DL2 

Common features in the Pentax ist DL2 and Samsung GX-1L

 ist DL2 GX-1L 
AnnouncedJanuary 2006February 2006Same age
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.5"2.5"Same display dimensions
Display resolution210k210kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Pentax ist DL2 vs Samsung GX-1L Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Pentax ist DL2 features outer dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) while the Samsung GX-1L has sizing of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs).

Look at the Pentax ist DL2 versus Samsung GX-1L in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the ist DL2 against the GX-1L.

Pentax ist DL2 vs Samsung GX-1L size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the ist DL2 and GX-1L is 69 and 69 respectively.

Pentax ist DL2 vs Samsung GX-1L top view buttons comparison

Pentax ist DL2 vs Samsung GX-1L Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions merely by looking through a spec sheet. The image underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the ist DL2 and GX-1L.

Clearly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of files but you really should factor the launch date of the cameras into account.

Pentax ist DL2 vs Samsung GX-1L sensor size comparison

Pentax ist DL2 vs Samsung GX-1L Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax ist DL2 vs Samsung GX-1L Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax ist DL2 Portrait photography features
Samsung GX-1L Portrait photography features
51
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
MP count low (6 megapixels)
51
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview feature
sensor resolution low (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Pentax ist DL2 Street photography factors
Samsung GX-1L Street photography factors
60
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than average in class (565 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
60
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (570 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax ist DL2
Sports photography with Samsung GX-1L
39
sensor size is good (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (6 megapixels)
39
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
low fps (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Pentax ist DL2 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung GX-1L as a Travel photography camera
52
lighter than average in class (565g)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
MP count low (6MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
52
lighter than competitors in class (570 grams)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax ist DL2 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung GX-1L Landscape photography highlights
47
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (6MP)
lack of Time Lapse recording
47
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax ist DL2 Vlogging highlights
Samsung GX-1L Vlogging highlights
22
lighter than average in class (565 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video ( pxls)
lack of external mic port
9
no video shooting
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Pentax ist DL2 vs Samsung GX-1L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax ist DL2 and Samsung GX-1L
 Pentax ist DL2Samsung GX-1L
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax ist DL2 Samsung GX-1L
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2006-01-27 2006-02-24
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixel 6 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest resolution 3008 x 2008 3008 x 2008
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 200 200
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 5 5
Lens
Lens mount Pentax KAF Pentax KAF
Total lenses 151 151
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5" 2.5"
Resolution of display 210k dots 210k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x 0.57x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 7.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Highest video resolution - None
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless No None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 565g (1.25 lbs) 570g (1.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 65 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 639 not tested
Other
Battery model 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC card SD/MMC card
Card slots One One
Cost at launch - $0