Pentax Q vs Samsung NX3000

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Pentax Q vs Samsung NX3000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies Pentax and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the Q (12MP) and NX3000 (20MP) and the Q (1/2.3") and NX3000 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The Q was brought out 3 years before the NX3000 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Q grades against the NX3000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Q & Samsung NX3000. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax Q Gallery & Samsung NX3000 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Pentax Q provides outer dimensions of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Samsung NX3000 has proportions of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the Q and the NX3000.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Q and NX3000 is 93 and 89 respectively.

Normally, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing just by going through specs. The photograph below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Q and NX3000.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Q featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Samsung NX3000 will show greater detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The older Q will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.