Pentax K-70 vs Samsung NX5
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Pentax K-70 vs Samsung NX5 Overview
The following is a extensive assessment of the Pentax K-70 versus Samsung NX5, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Pentax and Samsung. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the K-70 (24MP) and NX5 (15MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

The K-70 was released 6 years after the NX5 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-70 being a Compact SLR camera and the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summation of how the K-70 scores against the NX5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Pentax K-70 vs Samsung NX5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 102400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 688g - 126 x 93 x 74mm
- Introduced June 2016
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
- Launched June 2010

Pentax K-70 vs Samsung NX5 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Pentax K-70 has outer measurements of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") having a weight of 688 grams (1.52 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX5 has sizing of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the K-70 and the NX5.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the K-70 and NX5 is 62 and 80 respectively.

Pentax K-70 vs Samsung NX5 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing just by viewing a spec sheet. The visual here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the K-70 and NX5.
Clearly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Pentax K-70 to provide you with extra detail using its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern K-70 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Pentax K-70 vs Samsung NX5 Screen and ViewFinder


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