Pentax K-01 vs Samsung NX200

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Pentax K-01 and Samsung NX200, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Pentax and Samsung. The image resolution of the K-01 (16MP) and the NX200 (20MP) is pretty similar and they use the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The K-01 was launched 4 months later than the NX200 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the K-01 scores vs the NX200 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-01 & Samsung NX200. The complete galleries are available at Pentax K-01 Gallery & Samsung NX200 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Pentax K-01 enjoys exterior measurements 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 NX200 has specifications of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the K-01 and the NX200.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the K-01 and NX200 is 76 and 90 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements only by reading specifications. The photograph here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the K-01 and NX200.

Plainly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Samsung NX200 to offer you more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.