FujiFilm JZ500 vs Pentax X-5

Below is a extensive review of the FujiFilm JZ500 vs Pentax X-5, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the JZ500 (14MP) and the X-5 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The JZ500 was launched 3 years prior to the X-5 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm JZ500 being a Compact camera and the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a short summary of how the JZ500 grades vs the X-5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 and Pentax X-5. The complete galleries are available at FujiFilm JZ500 Gallery and Pentax X-5 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The FujiFilm JZ500 offers external dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Pentax X-5 has sizing of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") with a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm JZ500 vs Pentax X-5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the JZ500 and the X-5.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the JZ500 and X-5 is 93 and 65 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements simply by going through specifications. The graphic underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the JZ500 and X-5.

To sum up, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Pentax X-5 to produce extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older JZ500 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.