Pentax Q vs Samsung NX2000

On this page, we will be looking at the Pentax Q and Samsung NX2000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Pentax and Samsung. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the Q (12MP) and NX2000 (20MP) and the Q (1/2.3") and NX2000 (APS-C) have totally different sensor measurements.

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The Q was released 3 years earlier than the NX2000 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Q grades versus the NX2000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Q & Samsung NX2000. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax Q Gallery & Samsung NX2000 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Pentax Q has got physical dimensions of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Samsung NX2000 has dimensions of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs).

See the Pentax Q and Samsung NX2000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the Q against the NX2000.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Q and NX2000 is 93 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes only by looking at technical specs. The image below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Q and NX2000.

As you have seen, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Q because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Samsung NX2000 will give you extra detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged Q is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.