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

Pentax K-01 vs Samsung NX5 Overview
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).

The 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.

Pentax K-01 vs Samsung NX5 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-01 & Samsung NX5. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax K-01 Gallery & Samsung NX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax K-01 over the Samsung NX5
K-01 | NX5 | |||
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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 |
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Common features in the Pentax K-01 and Samsung NX5
K-01 | NX5 | |||
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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).
Look at the Pentax K-01 and Samsung NX5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

Pentax K-01 vs Samsung NX5 Screen and ViewFinder


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Pentax K-01 vs Samsung NX5 Specifications
Pentax K-01 | Samsung NX5 | |
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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 |