Pentax K-01 vs Samsung NX3000

Below, we will be looking at the Pentax K-01 versus Samsung NX3000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Pentax and Samsung. The resolution of the K-01 (16MP) and the NX3000 (20MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The K-01 was revealed 24 months prior to the NX3000 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the K-01 grades against the NX3000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-01 & Samsung NX3000. The full galleries are provided at Pentax K-01 Gallery & Samsung NX3000 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-01 provides physical measurements of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") having a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs) and the Samsung NX3000 has measurements of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Compare the Pentax K-01 versus Samsung NX3000 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the K-01 compared to the NX3000.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K-01 and NX3000 is 76 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at specifications. The photograph underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the K-01 and NX3000.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Samsung NX3000 to give extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older K-01 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.