Pentax K-01 vs Samsung NX1000

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).

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.