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The little story, Samsung NX10 / Pentax K-5

Started Apr 6, 2021 | Discussions
Maoby
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The little story, Samsung NX10 / Pentax K-5
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Samsung NX10 (2010) / Pentax K-5 (2010)

The little story

After a very close collaboration, Samsung and Pentax (RICOH) are taking diametrically opposite directions.
Samsung is behind the first ML APS-C, with its Samsung NX10, and Pentax becomes a strong advocate of digital SLR.

As usual, I made here, just for fun, a comparison between the two cameras.

Your turn to judge : https://www.flickr.com/photos/maoby/albums/72157718843515224

Samsung NX10 (2010)
14.6 MP sensor (4592x3120)
1st mirrorless APS-C
Price: $ 700.00 USD
Photos taken with the Samsung 18-55mm f / 3.5-5.6
(multiplication factor of 1.5) APS-C
ISO 100-3200

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Pentax K-5 (2010)
16.28 MP (4928 x 3264) APS-C CMOS (23.7x15.7mm)
Price: $ 1,600.00 USD
Photos taken with the Pentax SMC DA 50mm F1.8
(multiplication factor of 1.5)
ISO 100-12800 (80-51200) ISO

Samsung NX10 (2010) / Pentax K-5 (2010)

N°06 Samsung NX10 (2010)

N°06 Pentax K-5 (2010)

N°08 Samsung NX10 (2010)

N°08 Pentax K-5 (2010)

Your remarks are welcome!

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Maoby
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Re: The little story, Samsung NX10 / Pentax K-5
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norman shearer Senior Member • Posts: 1,418
Re: The little story, Samsung NX10 / Pentax K-5
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Interesting. The NX10 was a decent first effort by Samsung. Not in the same league as the very polished K5 imo but its price was compelling. I hadn't realised they beat Sony to first mirrorless APS-C..

I'm still sad about Samsung's withdrawal from camera industry - they could've beat Sony on so many levels. I still have my EX2F and mini but sold my NX1 and 2 NX500's.

Now I fear for Pentax! Still, Pentax are in it for more than just the money. They'll cling on until the bitter end I feel.

Some EX2F images taken recently.

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Maoby
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Re: The little story, Samsung NX10 / Pentax K-5

Several of us were surprised by Samsung's withdrawal. After designing such good cameras!
For the rest, who will live will see

Thank you very much for your feedback

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Re: 2022
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kypfer Contributing Member • Posts: 985
Re: 2022

Maoby wrote:

Other people are still using these cameras?
https://www.flickr.com/photos/maoby/albums/72157718843515224

My K-5 is in regular use, usually fitted with a Sigma 18-250mmm … thrown behind the seat in the car "just in case" and taken into the garden when there might be the risk of an "accident" … just as good as it ever was.

I never did have an NX10, but my NX5 is another regular companion, mostly fitted with an Orion-15 f/6 28mm "just 'cos I can" and I also have an NX11 which gets used for slightly less frivolous stuff, the m/f assist feature allowing me to make the most of some fairly historic glass, mostly from the Soviet Union and East Germany

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Maoby
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Re: 2022

👍🏻 I am always surprised to see the manufacturing quality of this Pentax! ❤️

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