FujiFilm HS10 vs Pentax X-5

In this article, we will be contrasting the FujiFilm HS10 and Pentax X-5, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the HS10 (10MP) and X-5 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The HS10 was revealed 3 years earlier than the X-5 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the HS10 grades vs the X-5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix HS10 and Pentax X-5. The full galleries are provided at FujiFilm HS10 Gallery and Pentax X-5 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm HS10 has got exterior dimensions of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") with a weight of 666 grams (1.47 lbs) and the Pentax X-5 has dimensions of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") with a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the HS10 versus the X-5.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HS10 and X-5 is 60 and 65 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing merely by seeing a spec sheet. The visual below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the HS10 and X-5.

As you can see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Pentax X-5 to show extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older HS10 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.