Pentax K-01 vs Samsung NX mini

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Pentax K-01 versus Samsung NX mini, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors Pentax and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the K-01 (16MP) and NX mini (20.5MP) and the K-01 (APS-C) and NX mini (1") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The K-01 was brought out 21 months prior to the NX mini making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the K-01 scores vs the NX mini in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-01 & Samsung NX mini. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax K-01 Gallery & Samsung NX mini Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-01 has got outer dimensions of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs) and the Samsung NX mini has measurements of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax K-01 versus Samsung NX mini in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the K-01 compared to the NX mini.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K-01 and NX mini is 76 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing purely by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph here will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the K-01 and NX mini.

As you can see, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The K-01 due to its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Samsung NX mini will show extra detail having its extra 4.5 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The older K-01 will be behind in sensor innovation.