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Pentax Q-S1 vs Samsung NX2000

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
54
Overall
44
Pentax Q-S1 front
 
Samsung NX2000 front
Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
68
Overall
65

Pentax Q-S1 vs Samsung NX2000 Key Specs

Pentax Q-S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 203g - 105 x 58 x 34mm
  • Launched August 2014
Samsung NX2000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 228g - 119 x 65 x 36mm
  • Revealed November 2013
  • Superseded the Samsung NX1100
  • Later Model is Samsung NX3000
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Pentax Q-S1 vs Samsung NX2000 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Pentax Q-S1 and Samsung NX2000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Pentax and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the Q-S1 (12MP) and NX2000 (20MP) and the Q-S1 (1/1.7") and NX2000 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Q-S1 was manufactured 9 months later than the NX2000 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the Q-S1 grades against the NX2000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax Q-S1 over the Samsung NX2000

 Q-S1 NX2000 
RevealedAugust 2014November 2013Fresher by 9 months

Reasons to pick Samsung NX2000 over the Pentax Q-S1

 NX2000 Q-S1 
Display dimension3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1152k460kCrisper display (+692k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Pentax Q-S1 and Samsung NX2000

 Q-S1 NX2000 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Pentax Q-S1 vs Samsung NX2000 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Pentax Q-S1 comes with outside dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Samsung NX2000 has specifications of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") along with a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax Q-S1 and Samsung NX2000 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the Q-S1 vs the NX2000.

Pentax Q-S1 vs Samsung NX2000 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Q-S1 and NX2000 is 92 and 89 respectively.

Pentax Q-S1 vs Samsung NX2000 top view buttons comparison

Pentax Q-S1 vs Samsung NX2000 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over a spec sheet. The photograph here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Q-S1 and NX2000.

As you can see, the 2 cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Q-S1 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh tougher and the Samsung NX2000 will offer extra detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The fresher Q-S1 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Pentax Q-S1 vs Samsung NX2000 sensor size comparison

Pentax Q-S1 vs Samsung NX2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax Q-S1 vs Samsung NX2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax Q-S1
Portrait photography with Samsung NX2000
46
focusing manually
has face detect focus
saves RAW formats
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
77
has manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax Q-S1 as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX2000 as a Street photography camera
69
image stabilization (Sensor based)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition (203 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/1.7")
77
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
comes with touch focus
lighter than average in class (228 grams)
good high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Pentax Q-S1 Sports photography features
Samsung NX2000 Sports photography features
37
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
has tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
low battery (250 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
61
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax Q-S1 Travel photography details
Samsung NX2000 Travel photography details
60
lighter than competition (203g)
built-in flash
low battery (250 shots)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
72
lighter than average in class (228g)
comes with touch focus
good MP (20MP)
does not have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax Q-S1 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX2000 as a Landscape photography camera
55
focusing manually
change lenses (Pentax Q mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
saves RAW formats
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
low battery (250 CIPA)
72
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
bigger than average screen (3.7 inches)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax Q-S1 Vlogging information
Samsung NX2000 Vlogging information
35
image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (203g)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have mic support
35
screen is touchscreen
includes face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (228 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
does not have external microphone jack
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Pentax Q-S1 vs Samsung NX2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax Q-S1 and Samsung NX2000
 Pentax Q-S1Samsung NX2000
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax Q-S1 Samsung NX2000
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2014-08-04 2013-11-30
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Q Engine -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" APS-C
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 21
Lens
Lens mount Pentax Q Samsung NX
Amount of lenses 8 32
Focal length multiplier 4.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3.7"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 1,152 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.90 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30,25, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30, 25, 24p), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24p) 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 203g (0.45 lbs) 228g (0.50 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 58 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 119 x 65 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 75
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.3
DXO Low light score not tested 908
Other
Battery life 250 pictures 340 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI68 BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card MicroSD/ MicroSDHC/ MicroSDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $250 $599