FujiFilm F80EXR vs Pentax X-5

Lets examine more closely at the FujiFilm F80EXR and Pentax X-5, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the F80EXR (12MP) and X-5 (16MP) and the F80EXR (1/2") and X-5 (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

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The F80EXR was released 3 years prior to the X-5 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm F80EXR being a Compact camera and the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the F80EXR grades against the X-5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix F80EXR and Pentax X-5. The complete galleries are viewable at FujiFilm F80EXR Gallery and Pentax X-5 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera, you need to factor its weight and size. The FujiFilm F80EXR offers exterior measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Pentax X-5 has specifications of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") accompanied by a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs).

See the FujiFilm F80EXR and Pentax X-5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the F80EXR versus the X-5.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the F80EXR and X-5 is 92 and 65 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes just by reading specifications. The pic underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the F80EXR and X-5.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The F80EXR featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Pentax X-5 will deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged F80EXR is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.