FujiFilm JZ300 vs Pentax X-5

Below is a extensive analysis of the FujiFilm JZ300 versus Pentax X-5, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the JZ300 (12MP) and X-5 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The JZ300 was announced 3 years earlier than the X-5 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm JZ300 being a Compact camera and the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the JZ300 matches up against the X-5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 and Pentax X-5. The whole galleries are viewable at FujiFilm JZ300 Gallery and Pentax X-5 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JZ300 has outside measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Pentax X-5 has measurements of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") and a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm JZ300 versus Pentax X-5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the JZ300 vs the X-5.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the JZ300 and X-5 is 93 and 65 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements only by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the JZ300 and X-5.

Clearly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Pentax X-5 to give you more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older JZ300 is going to be behind in sensor tech.