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Pentax K-01 vs Samsung NX10

Portability
76
Imaging
57
Features
68
Overall
61
Pentax K-01 front
 
Samsung NX10 front
Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53

Pentax K-01 vs Samsung NX10 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
  • Released May 2012
Samsung NX10
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Launched April 2010
  • Successor is Samsung NX11
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Pentax K-01 vs Samsung NX10 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Pentax K-01 versus Samsung NX10, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands Pentax and Samsung. The image resolution of the K-01 (16MP) and the NX10 (15MP) is very close and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The K-01 was brought out 2 years later than the NX10 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the K-01 grades versus the NX10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K-01 over the Samsung NX10

 K-01 NX10 
LaunchedMay 2012April 2010More recent by 27 months
Display resolution921k614kClearer display (+307k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX10 over the Pentax K-01

 NX10 K-01 

Common features in the Pentax K-01 and Samsung NX10

 K-01 NX10 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Pentax K-01 vs Samsung NX10 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-01 has got outer measurements of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") with a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs) and the Samsung NX10 has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the K-01 versus the NX10.

Pentax K-01 vs Samsung NX10 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K-01 and NX10 is 76 and 80 respectively.

Pentax K-01 vs Samsung NX10 top view buttons comparison

Pentax K-01 vs Samsung NX10 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements merely by researching specifications. The photograph below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the K-01 and NX10.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Pentax K-01 to render greater detail having its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent K-01 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Pentax K-01 vs Samsung NX10 sensor size comparison

Pentax K-01 vs Samsung NX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K-01 vs Samsung NX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K-01 Portrait photography features
Samsung NX10 Portrait photography features
74
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
saves RAW formats
73
focusing manually
good megapixels (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax K-01 Street photography highlights
Samsung NX10 Street photography highlights
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
heavier than competition (561g)
60
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (499g)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K-01 Sports photography information
Samsung NX10 Sports photography information
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good battery (540 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
lack of phase detect auto focus
52
good megapixels (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great battery power (400 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K-01 Travel photography factors
Samsung NX10 Travel photography factors
65
good battery (540 per charge)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
heavier than competition (561g)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
63
great battery power (400 shots)
good megapixels (15MP)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (499g)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax K-01
Landscape photography with Samsung NX10
80
you can focus manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
good battery (540 CIPA)
68
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
good megapixels (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
great battery power (400 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K-01 Vlogging features
Samsung NX10 Vlogging features
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes mic jack
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
heavier than competition (561 grams)
24
comes with face detection focus
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (499g)
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Pentax K-01 vs Samsung NX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-01 and Samsung NX10
 Pentax K-01Samsung NX10
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax K-01 Samsung NX10
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2012-05-30 2010-04-07
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - DRIM Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.7 x 15.7mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 372.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 15MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4928 x 3264 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 81 15
Lens
Lens mounting type Pentax KAF2 Samsung NX
Number of lenses 151 32
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 921 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT LCD monitor Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 6.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 11.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 561 grams (1.24 lbs) 499 grams (1.10 lbs)
Physical dimensions 122 x 79 x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 79 63
DXO Color Depth score 23.7 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score 12.9 10.8
DXO Low light score 1135 572
Other
Battery life 540 pictures 400 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI90 BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Storage slots One One
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