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FujiFilm S3200 vs Pentax X-5

Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36
FujiFilm FinePix S3200 front
 
Pentax X-5 front
Portability
65
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

FujiFilm S3200 vs Pentax X-5 Key Specs

FujiFilm S3200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 540g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Additionally Known as FinePix S3250
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
  • Launched August 2012
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Pentax X-5 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the FujiFilm S3200 and Pentax X-5, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Pentax. The image resolution of the S3200 (14MP) and the X-5 (16MP) is very close and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S3200 was brought out 19 months earlier than the X-5 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going into a full comparison, here is a short view of how the S3200 matches up against the X-5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S3200 over the Pentax X-5

 S3200 X-5 

Reasons to pick Pentax X-5 over the FujiFilm S3200

 X-5 S3200 
LaunchedAugust 2012January 2011More recent by 19 months
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S3200 and Pentax X-5

 S3200 X-5 
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

FujiFilm S3200 vs Pentax X-5 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S3200 has physical dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Pentax X-5 has proportions 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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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the S3200 versus the X-5.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Pentax X-5 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S3200 and X-5 is 67 and 65 respectively.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Pentax X-5 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs Pentax X-5 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor measurements just by researching technical specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S3200 and X-5.

As you can tell, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Pentax X-5 to result in more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos way more aggressively. The older S3200 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Pentax X-5 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs Pentax X-5 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S3200 vs Pentax X-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Portrait photography features
Pentax X-5 Portrait photography features
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good MP (14MP)
comes with face detection focus
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
43
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S3200
Street photography with Pentax X-5
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than others (540 grams)
50
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competition (595 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Sports photography information
Pentax X-5 Sports photography information
46
excellent zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
52
amazing zoom range (22-580mm 26.4 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S3200
Travel photography with Pentax X-5
54
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (576mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (540 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
53
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (22mm)
very long reach (580mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (595 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm S3200
Landscape photography with Pentax X-5
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decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
47
has manual focus
fairly wide (22mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax X-5 as a Vlogging camera
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decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
heavier than others (540 grams)
26
fairly wide (22mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than competition (595g)
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Pentax X-5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S3200 and Pentax X-5
 FujiFilm FinePix S3200Pentax X-5
General Information
Make FujiFilm Pentax
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S3200 Pentax X-5
Also Known as FinePix S3250 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-05 2012-08-22
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-576mm (24.0x) 22-580mm (26.4x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 230k dots
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 9.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 540 gr (1.19 lb) 595 gr (1.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 119 x 86 x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 300 shots 330 shots
Form of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $190 $230