Casio EX-H20G vs Pentax X-5

Below, we will be reviewing the Casio EX-H20G and Pentax X-5, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the EX-H20G (14MP) and the X-5 (16MP) is pretty close and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-H20G was manufactured 23 months earlier than the X-5 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-H20G being a Compact camera and the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the EX-H20G scores versus the X-5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-H20G and Pentax X-5. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-H20G Gallery and Pentax X-5 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-H20G enjoys exterior dimensions of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") having a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Pentax X-5 has proportions of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") with a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-H20G and Pentax X-5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-H20G and the X-5.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-H20G and X-5 is 91 and 65 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements simply by researching specs. The visual here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-H20G and X-5.

All in all, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Pentax X-5 to render extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older EX-H20G will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.