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Pentax K-01 vs Samsung NX2000

Portability
76
Imaging
57
Features
68
Overall
61
Pentax K-01 front
 
Samsung NX2000 front
Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
68
Overall
65

Pentax K-01 vs Samsung NX2000 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
  • Launched May 2012
Samsung NX2000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 228g - 119 x 65 x 36mm
  • Introduced November 2013
  • Old Model is Samsung NX1100
  • Replacement is Samsung NX3000
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Pentax K-01 vs Samsung NX2000 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Pentax K-01 vs Samsung NX2000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Pentax and Samsung. The image resolution of the K-01 (16MP) and the NX2000 (20MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The K-01 was announced 18 months prior to the NX2000 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the K-01 scores vs the NX2000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K-01 over the Samsung NX2000

 K-01 NX2000 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Pentax K-01

 NX2000 K-01 
IntroducedNovember 2013May 2012More modern by 18 months
Screen dimension3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1152k921kClearer screen (+231k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Pentax K-01 and Samsung NX2000

 K-01 NX2000 
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Pentax K-01 vs Samsung NX2000 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Pentax K-01 comes with outside measurements of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") and a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX2000 has specifications of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the K-01 compared to the NX2000.

Pentax K-01 vs Samsung NX2000 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the K-01 and NX2000 is 76 and 89 respectively.

Pentax K-01 vs Samsung NX2000 top view buttons comparison

Pentax K-01 vs Samsung NX2000 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes only by seeing a spec sheet. The pic here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the K-01 and NX2000.

Clearly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Samsung NX2000 to provide more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged K-01 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Pentax K-01 vs Samsung NX2000 sensor size comparison

Pentax K-01 vs Samsung NX2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K-01 vs Samsung NX2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K-01 Portrait photography advice
Samsung NX2000 Portrait photography advice
74
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
77
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Pentax K-01 Street photography features
Samsung NX2000 Street photography features
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
more heavy than average (561g)
77
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
boasts touch focus
lighter than average (228 grams)
great high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K-01 Sports photography factors
Samsung NX2000 Sports photography factors
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
better than average battery life (540 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
has no phase detect autofocus
61
megapixel count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K-01 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX2000 as a Travel photography camera
65
better than average battery life (540 CIPA)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
more heavy than average (561 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
72
lighter than average (228g)
boasts touch focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K-01 Landscape photography features
Samsung NX2000 Landscape photography features
80
has manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (540 CIPA)
72
focusing manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
big screen (3.7 inch)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax K-01
Vlogging with Samsung NX2000
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with microphone support
screen isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than average (561 grams)
35
touchscreen capability
provides face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (228 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have microphone support
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Pentax K-01 vs Samsung NX2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-01 and Samsung NX2000
 Pentax K-01Samsung NX2000
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Samsung
Model type Pentax K-01 Samsung NX2000
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2012-05-30 2013-11-30
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.7 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor 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 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 81 21
Lens
Lens support Pentax KAF2 Samsung NX
Total lenses 151 32
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3.7 inch
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dots 1,152 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change 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 no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 561 grams (1.24 lb) 228 grams (0.50 lb)
Dimensions 122 x 79 x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") 119 x 65 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 79 75
DXO Color Depth rating 23.7 23.4
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.9 12.3
DXO Low light rating 1135 908
Other
Battery life 540 shots 340 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI90 BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $899 $599