Casio EX-ZR400 vs Pentax X-5

Below, we will be matching up the Casio EX-ZR400 and Pentax X-5, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Casio and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR400 (16MP) and the X-5 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR400 was revealed 6 months after the X-5 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-ZR400 being a Compact camera and the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the EX-ZR400 matches up versus the X-5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 and Pentax X-5. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR400 Gallery and Pentax X-5 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR400 features outside measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 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).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the EX-ZR400 vs the X-5.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR400 and X-5 is 92 and 65 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions just by going through technical specs. The pic here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR400 and X-5.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of images although you should really take the release date of the cameras into account.