Pentax K-01 vs Samsung NX1000
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Pentax K-01 vs Samsung NX1000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 561g - 122 x 79 x 58mm
- Released May 2012
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
- Launched April 2012
- Refreshed by Samsung NX1100
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Lets take a closer look at the Pentax K-01 vs Samsung NX1000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Pentax and Samsung. The resolution of the K-01 (16MP) and the NX1000 (20MP) is very similar and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).
Photography GlossaryThe K-01 was unveiled 2 months later than the NX1000 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the K-01 scores vs the NX1000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-01 & Samsung NX1000. The full galleries are provided at Pentax K-01 Gallery & Samsung NX1000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax K-01 over the Samsung NX1000
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1000 over the Pentax K-01
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Common features in the Pentax K-01 and Samsung NX1000
| K-01 | NX1000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | May 2012 |  | April 2012 | Similar age |
| Manually focus |  | Very accurate focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical display sizing |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 921k | Identical display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Pentax K-01 vs Samsung NX1000 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-01 provides outside 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) while the Samsung NX1000 has measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the K-01 vs the NX1000.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the K-01 and NX1000 is 76 and 90 respectively.
Pentax K-01 vs Samsung NX1000 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements purely by going over a spec sheet. The photograph here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the K-01 and NX1000.
Clearly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Samsung NX1000 to offer you greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images much more aggressively.
Pentax K-01 vs Samsung NX1000 Screen and ViewFinder
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Pentax K-01 vs Samsung NX1000 Specifications
| Pentax K-01 | Samsung NX1000 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Pentax | Samsung |
| Model type | Pentax K-01 | Samsung NX1000 |
| Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Released | 2012-05-30 | 2012-04-19 |
| Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 23.7 x 15.7mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor surface area | 372.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 20MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4928 x 3264 | 5472 x 3648 |
| Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 81 | 15 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Pentax KAF2 | Samsung NX |
| Available lenses | 151 | 32 |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 921 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen technology | TFT LCD monitor | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 6.0 frames/s | 8.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
| Flash modes | 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 | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | 1/180 seconds | 1/180 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | Optional |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 561 gr (1.24 pounds) | 222 gr (0.49 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 122 x 79 x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") | 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 79 | 72 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 23.7 | 22.8 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.9 | 12.4 |
| DXO Low light rating | 1135 | 840 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 540 shots | 320 shots |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | D-LI90 | BC1030 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at release | $899 | $388 |
