FujiFilm T200 vs Pentax X-5

Here, we are evaluating the FujiFilm T200 and Pentax X-5, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Pentax. The resolution of the T200 (14MP) and the X-5 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The T200 was brought out 19 months prior to the X-5 making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm T200 being a Compact camera and the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the T200 scores vs the X-5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix T200 & Pentax X-5. The entire galleries are available at FujiFilm T200 Gallery & Pentax X-5 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm T200 features outside dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 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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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the T200 compared to the X-5.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the T200 and X-5 is 94 and 65 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements only by looking at specs. The graphic below will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the T200 and X-5.

All in all, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Pentax X-5 to give you more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The older T200 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.