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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Pentax X-5

Portability
75
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35
FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD front
 
Pentax X-5 front
Portability
65
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Pentax X-5 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2800HD
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 437g - 110 x 74 x 82mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix S2900HD
Pentax X-5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 22-580mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 595g - 119 x 86 x 107mm
  • Introduced August 2012
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Pentax X-5 Overview

In this write-up, we are matching up the FujiFilm S2800HD and Pentax X-5, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. The image resolution of the S2800HD (14MP) and the X-5 (16MP) is very similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S2800HD was announced 3 years prior to the X-5 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the S2800HD matches up versus the X-5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the Pentax X-5

 S2800HD X-5 

Reasons to pick Pentax X-5 over the FujiFilm S2800HD

 X-5 S2800HD 
IntroducedAugust 2012February 2010Fresher by 31 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S2800HD and Pentax X-5

 S2800HD X-5 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Pentax X-5 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S2800HD provides exterior dimensions of 110mm x 74mm x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) and the Pentax X-5 has dimensions of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") along with a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm S2800HD and Pentax X-5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the S2800HD against the X-5.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Pentax X-5 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S2800HD and X-5 is 75 and 65 respectively.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Pentax X-5 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Pentax X-5 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by going over specs. The visual here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S2800HD and X-5.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Pentax X-5 to offer more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The older S2800HD is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Pentax X-5 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Pentax X-5 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Pentax X-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Portrait photography details
Pentax X-5 Portrait photography details
30
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
44
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD as a Street photography camera
Pentax X-5 as a Street photography camera
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
50
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competition (595g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Sports photography factors
Pentax X-5 Sports photography factors
43
great zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
53
excellent zoom range (22-580mm 26.4 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S2800HD
Travel photography with Pentax X-5
60
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
long reach (504mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
54
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (22mm)
great reach (580mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (595g)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm S2800HD
Landscape photography with Pentax X-5
42
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse function
47
focusing manually
reasonably wide (22mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Vlogging features
Pentax X-5 Vlogging features
25
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic support
27
reasonably wide (22mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (595 grams)
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Pentax X-5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2800HD and Pentax X-5
 FujiFilm FinePix S2800HDPentax X-5
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Pentax
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD Pentax X-5
Otherwise known as FinePix S2900HD -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-02-02 2012-08-22
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 22-580mm (26.4x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 230k dot
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 9.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 437 grams (0.96 pounds) 595 grams (1.31 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 74 x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 119 x 86 x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 330 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $260 $230