Pentax ist DL2 vs Samsung GX-20

Its time to take a closer look at the Pentax ist DL2 vs Samsung GX-20, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by companies Pentax and Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the ist DL2 (6MP) and GX-20 (15MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The ist DL2 was introduced 24 months prior to the GX-20 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the ist DL2 scores against the GX-20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax ist DL2 and Samsung GX-20. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax ist DL2 Gallery and Samsung GX-20 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Pentax ist DL2 has got exterior measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") along with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) while the Samsung GX-20 has proportions of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the ist DL2 against the GX-20.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the ist DL2 and GX-20 is 69 and 58 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by looking at a spec sheet. The pic below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the ist DL2 and GX-20.

As you can see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Samsung GX-20 to give greater detail using its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged ist DL2 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.