Casio EX-Z16 vs Pentax X-5

Below is a extensive comparison of the Casio EX-Z16 vs Pentax X-5, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Casio and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and X-5 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z16 was unveiled 23 months earlier than the X-5 making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z16 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the EX-Z16 matches up versus the X-5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z16 and Pentax X-5. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z16 Gallery and Pentax X-5 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z16 comes with outer measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Pentax X-5 has sizing of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") along with a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-Z16 vs Pentax X-5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z16 against the X-5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z16 and X-5 is 99 and 65 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements simply by checking technical specs. The graphic here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z16 and X-5.

As you have seen, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Pentax X-5 to resolve greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The older EX-Z16 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.