Casio EX-Z35 vs Pentax X-5

The following is a in-depth review of the Casio EX-Z35 versus Pentax X-5, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z35 (12MP) and X-5 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z35 was manufactured 3 years prior to the X-5 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-Z35 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the EX-Z35 scores against the X-5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z35 & Pentax X-5. The entire galleries are available at Casio EX-Z35 Gallery & Pentax X-5 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z35 has got external dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) while 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).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z35 and the X-5.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z35 and X-5 is 96 and 65 respectively.

Often, its hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions just by checking out specifications. The pic underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z35 and X-5.

To sum up, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Pentax X-5 to provide greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z35 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.