Samsung NX500 vs Pentax K-1

Pentax K-1 advantages over Samsung NX500

• Lens selection
  Excellent vs Limited
  Better lens selection gives you more options
• Larger sensor
  35mm vs APS-C
  More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
• Eye-level viewfinder
  Eye-level vs Rear display only
  You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
• In-Camera Image Stabilization
  Yes vs No
  Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
• Bigger pixels
  ~ 4.88 vs 3.63 microns
  Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
• High resolution composite
  Yes vs No
  Combine multiple shots to form a super hi-res version
• Higher effective ISO

  Higher effective ISO

  Maximum effective ISO is an estimate of the highest sensitivity at which a camera can capture excellent quality photos.

  Cameras with higher effective ISO will be better choices for indoor photography, night shooting, and indoor sports photography, especially if you intend to make large prints.

  You can learn more at our glossary entry.

  Maximum effective ISO test data courtesy of DxO Mark.

  K-1 test data on DxO Mark NX500 test data on DxO Mark
  3,280 vs 1,379 iso
  Take photos in low light with less noise
• Built-in GPS
  GPS vs None
  Geotag your photos
• Longer stills battery life
  More info

  Longer stills battery life

  Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

  Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

  760 vs 370 shots
  Capture more photos
• Top deck display
  Yes vs No
  Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
• External Mic Jack
  Jack vs No jack
  Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
• Less shutter lag
  0.09 vs 0.20 sec
  Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
• More pixels
  36.4 vs 28.2 megapixels
  Higher resolution photos
• Dual card slots
  Yes vs No
  Gives you more storage flexibility
• Headphone jack
  Yes vs No
  Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
• Optional anti-aliasing filter
  Optional vs None
  Lets you choose sharper photos or reduced moiré
• Bigger JPEG buffer
  74 vs 38 shots
  Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
• Bigger RAW buffer
  17 vs 6 shots
  Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
• Higher extended ISO
  204800 vs 51200 ISO
  Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility