Pentax K-1 vs Samsung NX30

Lets look much closer at the Pentax K-1 and Samsung NX30, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Pentax and Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the K-1 (36MP) and NX30 (20MP) and the K-1 (Full frame) and NX30 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The K-1 was brought out 2 years later than the NX30 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-1 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung NX30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the K-1 scores against the NX30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-1 & Samsung NX30. The entire galleries are available at Pentax K-1 Gallery & Samsung NX30 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Pentax K-1 has exterior dimensions of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") along with a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs) and the Samsung NX30 has sizing of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs).

Examine the Pentax K-1 and Samsung NX30 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the K-1 versus the NX30.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the K-1 and NX30 is 55 and 75 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking specifications. The graphic here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-1 and NX30.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The K-1 due to its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Pentax K-1 will give more detail having its extra 16MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The younger K-1 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.