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Pentax K-500 vs Samsung Galaxy NX

Portability
64
Imaging
58
Features
70
Overall
62
Pentax K-500 front
 
Samsung Galaxy NX front
Portability
82
Imaging
63
Features
76
Overall
68

Pentax K-500 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Key Specs

Pentax K-500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 51600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 646g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
  • Announced November 2013
Samsung Galaxy NX
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 495g - 137 x 101 x 26mm
  • Launched June 2013
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Pentax K-500 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Pentax K-500 versus Samsung Galaxy NX, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Pentax and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the K-500 (16MP) and the Galaxy NX (20MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The K-500 was announced 6 months after the Galaxy NX so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-500 being a Compact SLR camera and the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the K-500 grades versus the Galaxy NX when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K-500 over the Samsung Galaxy NX

 K-500 Galaxy NX 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Pentax K-500

 Galaxy NX K-500 
Screen size4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Screen resolution922k921kCrisper screen (+1k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Pentax K-500 and Samsung Galaxy NX

 K-500 Galaxy NX 
LaunchedNovember 2013June 2013Same generation
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Pentax K-500 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Pentax K-500 features outside dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy NX has proportions of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") with a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the K-500 and the Galaxy NX.

Pentax K-500 vs Samsung Galaxy NX size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the K-500 and Galaxy NX is 64 and 82 respectively.

Pentax K-500 vs Samsung Galaxy NX top view buttons comparison

Pentax K-500 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions just by checking out a spec sheet. The pic here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-500 and Galaxy NX.

As you can see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Samsung Galaxy NX to produce more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs way more aggressively.

Pentax K-500 vs Samsung Galaxy NX sensor size comparison

Pentax K-500 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K-500 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax K-500
Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy NX
74
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detect focus
saves RAW files
77
you can focus manually
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax K-500 Street photography details
Samsung Galaxy NX Street photography details
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
great high ISO (51,600)
screen is fixed
69
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
offers focus via touch
good high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
heavier than average in class (495 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K-500 Sports photography details
Samsung Galaxy NX Sports photography details
72
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking focus
better than average battery (710 shots)
comes with phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
73
great max shutter speed (1/6,000s)
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery life (440 shots)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax K-500
Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy NX
67
better than average battery (710 per charge)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
display isn't selfie friendly
68
better than average battery life (440 shots)
offers focus via touch
MP count good (20MP)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (495g)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K-500 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung Galaxy NX as a Landscape photography camera
79
manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great high ISO (51,600)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (710 per charge)
73
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen larger than average (4.8")
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (440 shots)
no image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K-500 Vlogging advice
Samsung Galaxy NX Vlogging advice
30
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone support
34
screen is touchscreen
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes mic jack
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
heavier than average in class (495 grams)
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Pentax K-500 vs Samsung Galaxy NX Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-500 and Samsung Galaxy NX
 Pentax K-500Samsung Galaxy NX
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax K-500 Samsung Galaxy NX
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2013-11-27 2013-06-20
Body design Compact SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor PRIME M DRIMe IV
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
Max resolution 4928 x 3264 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 51600 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Pentax KAF2 Samsung NX
Available lenses 151 32
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 4.8 inches
Display resolution 921 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating HD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.61x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/6000s 1/6000s
Continuous shutter speed 6.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Slow Sync+Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50,30,25,24 fps), 640 x 424 (30,25,24 fps) 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 646 grams (1.42 lbs) 495 grams (1.09 lbs)
Physical dimensions 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 79 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 1087 not tested
Other
Battery life 710 photos 440 photos
Battery format AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $600 $1,300