Pentax Q vs Samsung NX20

Lets look a bit more closely at the Pentax Q versus Samsung NX20, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Pentax and Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the Q (12MP) and NX20 (20MP) and the Q (1/2.3") and NX20 (APS-C) provide different sensor size.

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The Q was revealed 10 months earlier than the NX20 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Pentax Q being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Q matches up versus the NX20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Q & Samsung NX20. The full galleries are provided at Pentax Q Gallery & Samsung NX20 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor 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) and the Samsung NX20 has dimensions of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax Q versus Samsung NX20 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the Q and the NX20.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Q and NX20 is 93 and 83 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing simply by going over technical specs. The visual below will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Q and NX20.

As you have seen, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Q having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Samsung NX20 will offer more detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older Q is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.