Casio EX-Z800 vs Pentax X-5

Here, we will be reviewing the Casio EX-Z800 versus Pentax X-5, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and Pentax. The resolution of the EX-Z800 (14MP) and the X-5 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z800 was launched 3 years before the X-5 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-Z800 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the EX-Z800 matches up versus the X-5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z800 and Pentax X-5. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z800 Gallery and Pentax X-5 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z800 comes with exterior measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Pentax X-5 has measurements of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") accompanied by a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-Z800 versus Pentax X-5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z800 compared to the X-5.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z800 and X-5 is 96 and 65 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading technical specs. The visual underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z800 and X-5.

As you can tell, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Pentax X-5 to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The older EX-Z800 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.