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Pentax K-01 vs Samsung NX1

Portability
76
Imaging
57
Features
68
Overall
61
Pentax K-01 front
 
Samsung NX1 front
Portability
66
Imaging
67
Features
90
Overall
76

Pentax K-01 vs Samsung NX1 Key Specs

Pentax K-01
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 561g - 122 x 79 x 58mm
  • Introduced May 2012
Samsung NX1
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 550g - 139 x 102 x 66mm
  • Introduced September 2014
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Pentax K-01 vs Samsung NX1 Overview

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Pentax K-01 vs Samsung NX1, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Pentax and Samsung. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the K-01 (16MP) and NX1 (28MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The K-01 was manufactured 3 years prior to the NX1 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the K-01 matches up against the NX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K-01 over the Samsung NX1

 K-01 NX1 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Pentax K-01

 NX1 K-01 
IntroducedSeptember 2014May 2012More modern by 27 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1036k921kClearer display (+115k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Pentax K-01 and Samsung NX1

 K-01 NX1 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Pentax K-01 vs Samsung NX1 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Pentax K-01 offers exterior dimensions of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") along with a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX1 has proportions of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") and a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the K-01 versus the NX1.

Pentax K-01 vs Samsung NX1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the K-01 and NX1 is 76 and 66 respectively.

Pentax K-01 vs Samsung NX1 top view buttons comparison

Pentax K-01 vs Samsung NX1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes only by looking through a spec sheet. The pic below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-01 and NX1.

As you can see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Samsung NX1 to render extra detail due to its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged K-01 will be behind in sensor technology.

Pentax K-01 vs Samsung NX1 sensor size comparison

Pentax K-01 vs Samsung NX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K-01 vs Samsung NX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K-01 Portrait photography features
Samsung NX1 Portrait photography features
74
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
80
has manual focus
great resolution (28MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax K-01
Street photography with Samsung NX1
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
heavier than competition (561g)
74
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
provides touch to focus
environment sealing
lighter than competition (550 grams)
very good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K-01 Sports photography factors
Samsung NX1 Sports photography factors
61
image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good battery pack (540 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames/s)
no phase detect autofocus
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
great resolution (28 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax K-01
Travel photography with Samsung NX1
65
good battery pack (540 CIPA)
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
heavier than competition (561g)
display isn't selfie friendly
74
lighter than competition (550g)
environment sealing
has bluetooth
provides touch to focus
great resolution (28MP)
has built in flash
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax K-01
Landscape photography with Samsung NX1
80
manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (540 CIPA)
78
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
great resolution (28 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax K-01
Vlogging with Samsung NX1
34
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes mic jack
display isn't selfie friendly
heavier than competition (561 grams)
34
built-in touchscreen
includes face detect focus
high video quality (4096 x 2160 pixels)
does have microphone port
lighter than competition (550 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Pentax K-01 vs Samsung NX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-01 and Samsung NX1
 Pentax K-01Samsung NX1
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax K-01 Samsung NX1
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2012-05-30 2014-09-15
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - DRIMe 5
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.7 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 372.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 28MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4928 x 3264 6480 x 4320
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max enhanced ISO 25600 51200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 81 209
Cross focus points - 153
Lens
Lens mounting type Pentax KAF2 Samsung NX
Available lenses 151 32
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 921 thousand dot 1,036 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 6.0fps 15.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 11.00 m (ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps),1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480
Max video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.265
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 561g (1.24 lbs) 550g (1.21 lbs)
Dimensions 122 x 79 x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") 139 x 102 x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 79 83
DXO Color Depth score 23.7 24.2
DXO Dynamic range score 12.9 13.2
DXO Low light score 1135 1363
Other
Battery life 540 pictures 500 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI90 BP1900
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 - 30 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II)
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $899 $1,500