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Pentax K-01 vs Samsung NX200

Portability
76
Imaging
57
Features
68
Overall
61
Pentax K-01 front
 
Samsung NX200 front
Portability
90
Imaging
61
Features
57
Overall
59

Pentax K-01 vs Samsung NX200 Key Specs

Pentax K-01
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 561g - 122 x 79 x 58mm
  • Revealed May 2012
Samsung NX200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 223g - 117 x 63 x 36mm
  • Launched February 2012
  • Earlier Model is Samsung NX100
  • Later Model is Samsung NX210
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Pentax K-01 vs Samsung NX200 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K-01 over the Samsung NX200

 K-01 NX200 
Screen resolution921k614kSharper screen (+307k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Pentax K-01

 NX200 K-01 

Common features in the Pentax K-01 and Samsung NX200

 K-01 NX200 
LaunchedMay 2012February 2012Similar age
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Pentax K-01 vs Samsung NX200 Physical Comparison

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.

Pentax K-01 vs Samsung NX200 size comparison

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

Pentax K-01 vs Samsung NX200 top view buttons comparison

Pentax K-01 vs Samsung NX200 Sensor Comparison

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.

Pentax K-01 vs Samsung NX200 sensor size comparison

Pentax K-01 vs Samsung NX200 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K-01 vs Samsung NX200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K-01 Portrait photography factors
Samsung NX200 Portrait photography factors
74
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
76
has manual focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax K-01
Street photography with Samsung NX200
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
heavier than competition (561 grams)
73
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition (223g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax K-01
Sports photography with Samsung NX200
61
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good battery pack (540 shots)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
has no phase detect AF
55
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K-01 Travel photography highlights
Samsung NX200 Travel photography highlights
65
good battery pack (540 shots)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
heavier than competition (561g)
screen is not selfie friendly
68
lighter than competition (223g)
MP count decent (20MP)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K-01 Landscape photography features
Samsung NX200 Landscape photography features
80
focusing manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (540 per charge)
70
has manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3")
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K-01 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX200 as a Vlogging camera
34
image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with mic port
screen is not selfie friendly
heavier than competition (561 grams)
34
features face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (223g)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
missing external mic socket
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Pentax K-01 vs Samsung NX200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-01 and Samsung NX200
 Pentax K-01Samsung NX200
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Samsung
Model type Pentax K-01 Samsung NX200
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2012-05-30 2012-02-28
Physical type 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 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4928 x 3264 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 81 15
Lens
Lens support Pentax KAF2 Samsung NX
Amount of lenses 151 32
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 921k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT LCD monitor Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
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
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180s 1/180s
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), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 561 gr (1.24 lbs) 223 gr (0.49 lbs)
Dimensions 122 x 79 x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") 117 x 63 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 79 69
DXO Color Depth rating 23.7 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.9 12.6
DXO Low light rating 1135 618
Other
Battery life 540 photos 330 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI90 BC1030
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $899 $818