Pentax K-5 vs Samsung NX20
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Pentax K-5 vs Samsung NX20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 740g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
- Introduced December 2010
- Previous Model is Pentax K-7
- New Model is Pentax K-5 IIs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 341g - 122 x 90 x 40mm
- Announced April 2012
- Earlier Model is Samsung NX11
- Later Model is Samsung NX30
Pentax K-5 vs Samsung NX20 Overview
Below is a extensive assessment of the Pentax K-5 versus Samsung NX20, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Pentax and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the K-5 (16MP) and the NX20 (20MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).
Google AI Gemini Could Enhance iPhone Experience, Talks SuggestThe K-5 was unveiled 16 months prior to the NX20 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the K-5 matches up vs the NX20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Pentax K-5 vs Samsung NX20 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-5 & Samsung NX20. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax K-5 Gallery & Samsung NX20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 over the Samsung NX20
K-5 | NX20 | |||
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Screen resolution | 921k | 614k | Sharper screen (+307k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Pentax K-5
NX20 | K-5 | |||
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Announced | April 2012 | December 2010 | More recent by 16 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Pentax K-5 and Samsung NX20
K-5 | NX20 | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focus | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements | |
Touch friendly screen | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Pentax K-5 vs Samsung NX20 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-5 offers exterior measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") along with a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs) while the Samsung NX20 has dimensions of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).
Check the Pentax K-5 versus Samsung NX20 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the K-5 compared to the NX20.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K-5 and NX20 is 60 and 83 respectively.
Pentax K-5 vs Samsung NX20 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading through a spec sheet. The visual below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the K-5 and NX20.
As you can see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Samsung NX20 to resolve extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The older K-5 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
Pentax K-5 vs Samsung NX20 Screen and ViewFinder
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Pentax K-5 vs Samsung NX20 Specifications
Pentax K-5 | Samsung NX20 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Pentax | Samsung |
Model | Pentax K-5 | Samsung NX20 |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Advanced Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2010-12-18 | 2012-04-20 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | SLR-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 | 16MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4928 x 3264 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 51200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 15 |
Cross focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Pentax KAF2 | Samsung NX |
Amount of lenses | 151 | 32 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 921 thousand dots | 614 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD monitor | Active Matrix OLED screen |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.61x | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 7.0 frames per sec | 8.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) | 11.00 m |
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 |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/180s | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 424 (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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 740g (1.63 lb) | 341g (0.75 lb) |
Dimensions | 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") | 122 x 90 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 82 | 75 |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.7 | 23.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 14.1 | 12.9 |
DXO Low light score | 1162 | 785 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 980 images | 360 images |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | D-LI90 | BP1130 |
Self timer | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $800 | $1,100 |