Pentax ist DS2 vs Samsung GX-1L

Let's look a bit more closely at the Pentax ist DS2 vs Samsung GX-1L, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by brands Pentax and Samsung. The resolution of the ist DS2 (6MP) and the GX-1L (6MP) is pretty similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The ist DS2 was introduced 6 months earlier than the GX-1L and they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the ist DS2 matches up vs the GX-1L for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax ist DS2 & Samsung GX-1L. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax ist DS2 Gallery & Samsung GX-1L Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Pentax ist DS2 offers outside dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs) while the Samsung GX-1L has measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") along with a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the ist DS2 vs the GX-1L.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the ist DS2 and GX-1L is 68 and 69 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading specs. The picture here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the ist DS2 and GX-1L.

All in all, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of photos but you will want to take the launch date of the products into consideration.