A side-by-side comparison of the Pentax K10D and Samsung GX-10, two versions of the same camera.
Lori Grunin
I've been reviewing hardware and software, devising testing methodology and handed out buying advice for what seems like forever; I'm currently absorbed by computers and gaming hardware, but previously spent many years concentrating on cameras. I've also volunteered with a cat rescue for over 15 years doing adoptions, designing marketing materials, managing volunteers and, of course, photographing cats.
Though there are more significant differences in the controls than this, the focus-selection switch illustrates the level of detail to which the companies went to differentiate the two cameras.
In addition to each company's color-coding scheme, Samsung and Pentax use different grip material for the lens rings. I find Pentax's rings a mite grippier than Samsung's.
It's no illusion--Pentax uses larger text and provides generally bigger controls throughout the camera than Samsung does. I do find the GX-10's metering selector easier to manipulate, though.
All of the controls on the back of the Samsung are smaller and flatter than those of the Pentax. Aesthetically it's a bit more pleasing, but ergonomically they're not as comfortable to use. They also feel cheaper and less solidly designed.
