FujiFilm S4000 vs Pentax X-5

Here, we will be comparing the FujiFilm S4000 vs Pentax X-5, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the S4000 (14MP) and the X-5 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S4000 was released 19 months earlier than the X-5 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summation of how the S4000 scores versus the X-5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix S4000 & Pentax X-5. The complete galleries are viewable at FujiFilm S4000 Gallery & Pentax X-5 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S4000 provides outside measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Pentax X-5 has proportions of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") along with a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the S4000 against the X-5.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S4000 and X-5 is 67 and 65 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing only by viewing technical specs. The graphic here might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S4000 and X-5.

As you can tell, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Pentax X-5 to result in more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older S4000 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.