Pentax K-01 vs Samsung NX5
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Pentax K-01 vs Samsung NX5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 561g - 122 x 79 x 58mm
- Released May 2012
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
- Announced June 2010
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On this page, we will be looking at the Pentax K-01 and Samsung NX5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Pentax and Samsung. The resolution of the K-01 (16MP) and the NX5 (15MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (APS-C).
Photography GlossaryThe K-01 was brought out 2 years after the NX5 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the K-01 scores against the NX5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-01 over the Samsung NX5
| K-01 | NX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | May 2012 |  | June 2010 | More modern by 25 months |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Pentax K-01
| NX5 | K-01 |
|---|
Common features in the Pentax K-01 and Samsung NX5
| K-01 | NX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More exact focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Lacking Touch screen |
Pentax K-01 vs Samsung NX5 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-01 comes with physical dimensions 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 NX5 has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the K-01 versus the NX5.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K-01 and NX5 is 76 and 80 respectively.
Pentax K-01 vs Samsung NX5 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through specifications. The picture here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the K-01 and NX5.
Plainly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Pentax K-01 to render extra detail having its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots more aggressively. The more recent K-01 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
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Pentax K-01 vs Samsung NX5 Specifications
| Pentax K-01 | Samsung NX5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Pentax | Samsung |
| Model | Pentax K-01 | Samsung NX5 |
| Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Released | 2012-05-30 | 2010-06-01 |
| Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | 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 surface area | 372.1mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 15 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing 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 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 81 | 15 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Pentax KAF2 | Samsung NX |
| Number of lenses | 151 | 32 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 921 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen tech | TFT LCD monitor | Active Matrix OLED screen |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
| 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 |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 11.00 m |
| Flash options | 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 | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Highest 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) | 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 support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 561 grams (1.24 lbs) | 499 grams (1.10 lbs) |
| Physical 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 score | 79 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | 23.7 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 12.9 | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | 1135 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 540 images | 400 images |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | D-LI90 | BP1130 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Launch cost | $899 | $499 |