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Pentax K-5 IIs vs Samsung NX210

Portability
60
Imaging
58
Features
83
Overall
68
Pentax K-5 IIs front
 
Samsung NX210 front
Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60

Pentax K-5 IIs vs Samsung NX210 Key Specs

Pentax K-5 IIs
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 760g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
  • Announced June 2013
  • Succeeded the Pentax K-5
Samsung NX210
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 117 x 63 x 37mm
  • Revealed August 2012
  • Older Model is Samsung NX200
  • Replacement is Samsung NX300
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Pentax K-5 IIs vs Samsung NX210 Overview

Here is a extended review of the Pentax K-5 IIs and Samsung NX210, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Pentax and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the K-5 IIs (16MP) and the NX210 (20MP) is fairly comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The K-5 IIs was unveiled 10 months later than the NX210 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-5 IIs being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the K-5 IIs matches up against the NX210 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 IIs over the Samsung NX210

 K-5 IIs NX210 
RevealedJune 2013August 2012Fresher by 10 months
Display resolution921k614kClearer display (+307k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Pentax K-5 IIs

 NX210 K-5 IIs 

Common features in the Pentax K-5 IIs and Samsung NX210

 K-5 IIs NX210 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Pentax K-5 IIs vs Samsung NX210 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Pentax K-5 IIs offers exterior measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") along with a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX210 has sizing of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the K-5 IIs versus the NX210.

Pentax K-5 IIs vs Samsung NX210 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the K-5 IIs and NX210 is 60 and 90 respectively.

Pentax K-5 IIs vs Samsung NX210 top view buttons comparison

Pentax K-5 IIs vs Samsung NX210 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing purely by checking out specifications. The graphic underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the K-5 IIs and NX210.

To sum up, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung NX210 to provide more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern K-5 IIs will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Pentax K-5 IIs vs Samsung NX210 sensor size comparison

Pentax K-5 IIs vs Samsung NX210 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K-5 IIs vs Samsung NX210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K-5 IIs Portrait photography factors
Samsung NX210 Portrait photography factors
74
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
77
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax K-5 IIs Street photography features
Samsung NX210 Street photography features
67
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
fixed screen
73
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition (222g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K-5 IIs Sports photography factors
Samsung NX210 Sports photography factors
79
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
supports phase detect autofocus
56
good megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K-5 IIs as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX210 as a Travel photography camera
65
weather proofing
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
display isn't selfie friendly
68
lighter than competition (222 grams)
good megapixels (20MP)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K-5 IIs Landscape photography information
Samsung NX210 Landscape photography information
79
focusing manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
71
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
good megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K-5 IIs Vlogging info
Samsung NX210 Vlogging info
33
image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with mic support
display isn't selfie friendly
34
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (222g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
no external mic jack
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Pentax K-5 IIs vs Samsung NX210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-5 IIs and Samsung NX210
 Pentax K-5 IIsSamsung NX210
General Information
Brand Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax K-5 IIs Samsung NX210
Type Advanced DSLR Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2013-06-04 2012-08-14
Body design Mid-size SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Prime II -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.7 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 372.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4928 x 3264 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Minimum boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 11 15
Cross focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount Pentax KAF2 Samsung NX
Amount of lenses 151 32
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 921 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT LCD monitor Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.61x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 7.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 13.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (25, 30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 760g (1.68 lbs) 222g (0.49 lbs)
Dimensions 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 82 71
DXO Color Depth score 23.9 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score 14.1 12.5
DXO Low light score 1208 719
Other
Battery life 980 shots 330 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI90 BC1030
Self timer Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $749 $625