Pentax K-5 IIs vs Samsung NX1100

The following is a extended overview of the Pentax K-5 IIs and Samsung NX1100, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Pentax and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the K-5 IIs (16MP) and the NX1100 (20MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The K-5 IIs was manufactured 2 months after the NX1100 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-5 IIs being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the K-5 IIs matches up against the NX1100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-5 IIs & Samsung NX1100. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax K-5 IIs Gallery & Samsung NX1100 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Pentax K-5 IIs offers external measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX1100 has specifications of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the K-5 IIs and the NX1100.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the K-5 IIs and NX1100 is 60 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by going through technical specs. The picture here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the K-5 IIs and NX1100.

As you can tell, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Samsung NX1100 to show extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively.