Samsung/Pentax

Prenderb · 08-04-2009, 09:18 AM

Hi guys, I was hoping you might confirm whether or not there are any differences between the Samsung GX10 and Pentax K10D and similar -20 models?

I've been looking into getting an K10D, but if the GX10 is the same body (apart from maybe cosmetic differences) I can expand my horizon a little!

Edit: are the Schneider lenses sold with the Samsung any good?

Thanks for your help,

Brian.

Last edited by Prenderb; 08-04-2009 at 09:39 AM.

Dom · 08-04-2009, 10:06 AM

Yes they are basically the same camera.

As for the lenses again they are basically the same as the Pentax.

My brother got a GX-10 on my recommendation and he loves it.

iht · 08-04-2009, 10:52 PM

You might want to confirm though to see if the Samsung is compatible with the Pentax firmware. I get the feeling it's not, which means you'll not be able to receive those updates from Pentax.

Andi Lo · 08-04-2009, 11:27 PM

Originally posted by iht

You might want to confirm though to see if the Samsung is compatible with the Pentax firmware. I get the feeling it's not, which means you'll not be able to receive those updates from Pentax.

No, the samsung firmware comes slightly later than Pentax's, but eventually it does get updated to the same level

Wombat · 08-05-2009, 12:39 AM

You might also want to check out the level of support/repair available in your area for Samsung as opposed to Pentax. But yes, you'll get virtually the same camera for quite a bit less.

**Douglas_of_Sweden** · 08-05-2009, 12:59 AM

Originally posted by Prenderb

Hi guys, I was hoping you might confirm whether or not there are any differences between the Samsung GX10 and Pentax K10D and similar -20 models?

I've been looking into getting an K10D, but if the GX10 is the same body (apart from maybe cosmetic differences) I can expand my horizon a little!

Edit: are the Schneider lenses sold with the Samsung any good?

Thanks for your help,

Brian.

What Schneider lenses? They are Pentax design built in Pentax factories with the name Schneider printed on them and identical to the corresponding Pentax lenses, other than some cosmetic differences. Samsung has no lens capacity by themself, and Schneider has not built SLR lenses in ages.

jsyckelmoore · 04-23-2010, 04:41 AM

Hi PrenderB - I'd be keen to know what decision you made and are you happy with the camera you went with as I am currently pondering the same question!!

Thanks - Jo

bymy141 · 04-23-2010, 05:29 AM

The differences that I can remember are:

= The K10D supports 2 RAW formats: PEF (compressed) and DNG (uncompressed).
While the GX10 only supports the DNG uncompressed format.

= The GX10 user interface looks more modern. Some prefer it over the K10D.

= In some articles Samsung claimed to have put in its own (supposedly better) JPEG algoritm in the GX10

= Samsung needs the Pentax firmware release to update its own versions, so it lags Pentax.

Hope this helps.

- Bert

jct us101 · 04-23-2010, 11:57 AM

Originally posted by Douglas_of_Sweden

What Schneider lenses? They are Pentax design built in Pentax factories with the name Schneider printed on them and identical to the corresponding Pentax lenses, other than some cosmetic differences. Samsung has no lens capacity by themself, and Schneider has not built SLR lenses in ages.

Are you sure about that? The Pentax lenses have the SMC coatings and the Samsung ones don't, so I'm not seeing why they would make them together in a factory like that, I think that Samsung licenses the license from Pentax to Schneider to make the lenses for them.

08-04-2009, 09:18 AM	#1
Prenderb New Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 10	Samsung/Pentax Hi guys, I was hoping you might confirm whether or not there are any differences between the Samsung GX10 and Pentax K10D and similar -20 models? I've been looking into getting an K10D, but if the GX10 is the same body (apart from maybe cosmetic differences) I can expand my horizon a little! Edit: are the Schneider lenses sold with the Samsung any good? Thanks for your help, Brian. Last edited by Prenderb; 08-04-2009 at 09:39 AM.

08-04-2009, 10:52 PM	#3
iht Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 528	You might want to confirm though to see if the Samsung is compatible with the Pentax firmware. I get the feeling it's not, which means you'll not be able to receive those updates from Pentax. Last edited by iht; 08-04-2009 at 10:52 PM. Reason: Typo

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08-04-2009, 10:06 AM	#2
Dom Guest	Yes they are basically the same camera. As for the lenses again they are basically the same as the Pentax. My brother got a GX-10 on my recommendation and he loves it.

08-04-2009, 11:27 PM	#4
Andi Lo Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia Posts: 2,924	Originally posted by iht You might want to confirm though to see if the Samsung is compatible with the Pentax firmware. I get the feeling it's not, which means you'll not be able to receive those updates from Pentax. No, the samsung firmware comes slightly later than Pentax's, but eventually it does get updated to the same level

08-05-2009, 12:39 AM	#5
Wombat Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 901	You might also want to check out the level of support/repair available in your area for Samsung as opposed to Pentax. But yes, you'll get virtually the same camera for quite a bit less.

08-05-2009, 12:59 AM	#6
Douglas_of_Sweden Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Stockholm Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,374	Originally posted by Prenderb Hi guys, I was hoping you might confirm whether or not there are any differences between the Samsung GX10 and Pentax K10D and similar -20 models? I've been looking into getting an K10D, but if the GX10 is the same body (apart from maybe cosmetic differences) I can expand my horizon a little! Edit: are the Schneider lenses sold with the Samsung any good? Thanks for your help, Brian. What Schneider lenses? They are Pentax design built in Pentax factories with the name Schneider printed on them and identical to the corresponding Pentax lenses, other than some cosmetic differences. Samsung has no lens capacity by themself, and Schneider has not built SLR lenses in ages.

04-23-2010, 04:41 AM	#7
jsyckelmoore Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Hampshire Posts: 2	Hi PrenderB - I'd be keen to know what decision you made and are you happy with the camera you went with as I am currently pondering the same question!! Thanks - Jo

04-23-2010, 05:29 AM	#8
bymy141 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,563	The differences that I can remember are: = The K10D supports 2 RAW formats: PEF (compressed) and DNG (uncompressed). While the GX10 only supports the DNG uncompressed format. = The GX10 user interface looks more modern. Some prefer it over the K10D. = In some articles Samsung claimed to have put in its own (supposedly better) JPEG algoritm in the GX10 = Samsung needs the Pentax firmware release to update its own versions, so it lags Pentax. Hope this helps. - Bert

04-23-2010, 11:57 AM	#9
jct us101 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Rohnert Park, CA Posts: 3,793	Originally posted by Douglas_of_Sweden What Schneider lenses? They are Pentax design built in Pentax factories with the name Schneider printed on them and identical to the corresponding Pentax lenses, other than some cosmetic differences. Samsung has no lens capacity by themself, and Schneider has not built SLR lenses in ages. Are you sure about that? The Pentax lenses have the SMC coatings and the Samsung ones don't, so I'm not seeing why they would make them together in a factory like that, I think that Samsung licenses the license from Pentax to Schneider to make the lenses for them.