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Pentax K-01 vs Samsung NX11

Portability
76
Imaging
57
Features
68
Overall
61
Pentax K-01 front
 
Samsung NX11 front
Portability
80
Imaging
56
Features
50
Overall
53

Pentax K-01 vs Samsung NX11 Key Specs

Pentax K-01
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 561g - 122 x 79 x 58mm
  • Launched May 2012
Samsung NX11
(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
  • Announced December 2010
  • Superseded the Samsung NX10
  • Newer Model is Samsung NX20
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Pentax K-01 vs Samsung NX11 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Pentax K-01 and Samsung NX11, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors Pentax and Samsung. The image resolution of the K-01 (16MP) and the NX11 (15MP) is very close and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The K-01 was introduced 18 months after the NX11 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the K-01 grades against the NX11 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K-01 over the Samsung NX11

 K-01 NX11 
AnnouncedMay 2012December 2010Newer by 18 months
Display resolution921k614kSharper display (+307k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Pentax K-01

 NX11 K-01 

Common features in the Pentax K-01 and Samsung NX11

 K-01 NX11 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Pentax K-01 vs Samsung NX11 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-01 has got external measurements of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") with a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs) while the Samsung NX11 has dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Compare the Pentax K-01 and Samsung NX11 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the K-01 vs the NX11.

Pentax K-01 vs Samsung NX11 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the K-01 and NX11 is 76 and 80 respectively.

Pentax K-01 vs Samsung NX11 top view buttons comparison

Pentax K-01 vs Samsung NX11 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions just by viewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the K-01 and NX11.

Clearly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Pentax K-01 to result in extra detail using its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The fresher K-01 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Pentax K-01 vs Samsung NX11 sensor size comparison

Pentax K-01 vs Samsung NX11 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K-01 vs Samsung NX11 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax K-01
Portrait photography with Samsung NX11
74
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
exports RAW files
73
has manual focus
resolution is good (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Pentax K-01 Street photography info
Samsung NX11 Street photography info
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
heavier than others (561g)
60
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (499 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K-01 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX11 as a Sports photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great battery power (540 shots)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames per second)
does not have phase detect AF
53
resolution is good (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
better than average battery power (400 CIPA)
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K-01 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX11 as a Travel photography camera
65
great battery power (540 per charge)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
heavier than others (561g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
63
better than average battery power (400 shots)
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (499 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K-01 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX11 as a Landscape photography camera
80
manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
great battery power (540 shots)
69
has manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (400 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K-01 Vlogging details
Samsung NX11 Vlogging details
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have mic jack
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
heavier than others (561g)
24
comes with face detect autofocus
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (499g)
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Pentax K-01 vs Samsung NX11 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-01 and Samsung NX11
 Pentax K-01Samsung NX11
General Information
Make Pentax Samsung
Model type Pentax K-01 Samsung NX11
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2012-05-30 2010-12-28
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - DRIM Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.7 x 15.7mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 372.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 15MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4928 x 3264 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Highest boosted ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 81 15
Lens
Lens support Pentax KAF2 Samsung NX
Available lenses 151 32
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 921k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT LCD monitor Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 6.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 11.00 m
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
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 561g (1.24 lbs) 499g (1.10 lbs)
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 rating 79 63
DXO Color Depth rating 23.7 22.7
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.9 10.8
DXO Low light rating 1135 553
Other
Battery life 540 photos 400 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID 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
Card slots One One
Retail cost $899 $626