Pentax X-5 Alternatives
The X-5 is rated #86 out of 244 in Small Sensor Superzoom cameras. Below is a short overview of the X-5.
16MP
1/2.3"
595 grams
22-580mm (f3.1-5.9)
Portability
65 Imaging
39 Features
50 Overall
43
65 Imaging
39 Features
50 Overall
43
amazing zoom range (22-580mm 26.4 x zoom)
built-in flash
good min ISO (100)
has a tilting screen
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
external flash not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
heavier than average in class (595g)
The following are a handful alternatives to the Pentax X-5 sorted by their total score. Feel free to view a extensive review of any camera or a comparison to the Pentax X-5 by using the links below each camera card. You can also click on the 
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#1 Canon SX70 HS
20MP
1/2.3"
608 grams
21-1365mm (f3.4-6.5)
Portability
63 Imaging
47 Features
67 Overall
55
63 Imaging
47 Features
67 Overall
55
amazing zoom range (21-1365mm 65.0 x zoom)
built-in flash
connects via bluetooth
exports RAW formats
external flash not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
heavier than average in class (608g)
lack of headphone jack
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month#2 Nikon B700
20MP
1/2.3"
565 grams
24-1440mm (f3.3-6.5)
Portability
65 Imaging
46 Features
64 Overall
53
65 Imaging
46 Features
64 Overall
53
amazing zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
built-in flash
connects via bluetooth
exports RAW formats
external flash not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
heavier than average in class (565g)
lack of headphone jack
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms#3 Nikon P950
16MP
1/2.3"
1005 grams
24-2000mm (f2.8-6.5)
Portability
52 Imaging
43 Features
70 Overall
53
52 Imaging
43 Features
70 Overall
53
amazing zoom range (24-2000mm 83.3 x zoom)
built-in flash
connects via bluetooth
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
heavier than average in class (1,005g)
lack of headphone jack
lack of phase detect AF
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes#4 Nikon P1000
16MP
1/2.3"
1415 grams
24-3000mm (f2.8-8)
Portability
49 Imaging
42 Features
67 Overall
52
49 Imaging
42 Features
67 Overall
52
amazing zoom range (24-3000mm 125.0 x zoom)
built-in flash
connects via bluetooth
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
heavier than average in class (1,415g)
lack of headphone jack
lack of phase detect AF
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone#5 Fujifilm HS50 EXR
16MP
1/2"
808 grams
24-1000mm (f2.8-5.6)
Portability
54 Imaging
40 Features
71 Overall
52
54 Imaging
40 Features
71 Overall
52
amazing zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
built-in flash
exports RAW formats
good min ISO (100)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
heavier than average in class (808g)
lack of headphone jack
lack of Time Lapse mode
Photography Glossary#6 Panasonic FZ80
18MP
1/2.3"
616 grams
20-1200mm (f2.8-5.9)
Portability
63 Imaging
44 Features
62 Overall
51
63 Imaging
44 Features
62 Overall
51
amazing zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
built-in flash
exports RAW formats
good min ISO (80)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
heavier than average in class (616g)
lack of headphone jack
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12MP
1/2.3"
691 grams
25-600mm (f2.8)
Portability
59 Imaging
37 Features
73 Overall
51
59 Imaging
37 Features
73 Overall
51
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built-in flash
exports RAW formats
good min ISO (100)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
heavier than average in class (691g)
lack of headphone jack
lack of phase detect AF
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images#8 Sony HX400V
20MP
1/2.3"
660 grams
24-1200mm (f2.8-6.3)
Portability
62 Imaging
45 Features
60 Overall
51
62 Imaging
45 Features
60 Overall
51
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built-in flash
good min ISO (80)
has a tilting screen
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
heavier than average in class (660g)
lack of headphone jack
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards#9 Fujifilm S1
16MP
1/2.3"
680 grams
24-1200mm (f2.8-5.6)
Portability
60 Imaging
40 Features
67 Overall
50
60 Imaging
40 Features
67 Overall
50
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built-in flash
exports RAW formats
good min ISO (100)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
heavier than average in class (680g)
lack of headphone jack
lack of mic jack
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