Pentax XG-1 vs Samsung NX20

Its time to take a closer look at the Pentax XG-1 versus Samsung NX20, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Pentax and Samsung. The resolution of the XG-1 (16MP) and the NX20 (20MP) is very well matched but the XG-1 (1/2.3") and NX20 (APS-C) posses different sensor measurements.

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The XG-1 was launched 2 years later than the NX20 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the XG-1 matches up vs the NX20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax XG-1 and Samsung NX20. The complete galleries are available at Pentax XG-1 Gallery and Samsung NX20 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Pentax XG-1 offers physical dimensions of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") along with a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX20 has dimensions of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).

Examine the Pentax XG-1 versus Samsung NX20 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the XG-1 and the NX20.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the XG-1 and NX20 is 66 and 83 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing purely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the XG-1 and NX20.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The XG-1 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Samsung NX20 will give extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher XG-1 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.