Pentax K-70 vs Samsung NX5

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).

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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.

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).

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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.

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.