FujiFilm F300EXR vs Pentax X-5

Let's examine more closely at the FujiFilm F300EXR and Pentax X-5, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the F300EXR (12MP) and X-5 (16MP) and the F300EXR (1/2") and X-5 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The F300EXR was unveiled 3 years prior to the X-5 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm F300EXR being a Compact camera and the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a short summary of how the F300EXR grades vs the X-5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR and Pentax X-5. The full galleries are viewable at FujiFilm F300EXR Gallery and Pentax X-5 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm F300EXR has outer measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while 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).

Examine the FujiFilm F300EXR and Pentax X-5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the F300EXR compared to the X-5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the F300EXR and X-5 is 91 and 65 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions merely by going over a spec sheet. The image below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the F300EXR and X-5.

Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The F300EXR using its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Pentax X-5 will offer you extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged F300EXR is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.