Pentax Q vs Samsung Galaxy NX

On this page, we are evaluating the Pentax Q vs Samsung Galaxy NX, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Pentax and Samsung. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the Q (12MP) and Galaxy NX (20MP) and the Q (1/2.3") and Galaxy NX (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The Q was manufactured 24 months prior to the Galaxy NX making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Pentax Q being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Q scores versus the Galaxy NX in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Q and Samsung Galaxy NX. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax Q Gallery and Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Pentax Q provides outer measurements of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") having a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy NX has dimensions of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") having a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs).

See the Pentax Q vs Samsung Galaxy NX in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the Q vs the Galaxy NX.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Q and Galaxy NX is 93 and 82 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading through specifications. The visual underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Q and Galaxy NX.

Plainly, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Q because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Samsung Galaxy NX will give greater detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older Q is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.