Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Pentax X-5

On this page, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm F500 EXR versus Pentax X-5, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Pentax. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and the X-5 (16MP) is pretty close but the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and X-5 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm F500 EXR was manufactured 19 months before the X-5 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm F500 EXR being a Compact camera and the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a short overview of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR grades versus the X-5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR and Pentax X-5. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm F500 EXR Gallery and Pentax X-5 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm F500 EXR has got physical measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Pentax X-5 has dimensions of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") having a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm F500 EXR versus Pentax X-5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR against the X-5.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and X-5 is 91 and 65 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements simply by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and X-5.

As you can see, the two cameras provide the same MP albeit different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F500 EXR offers the bigger sensor which should make achieving shallow depth of field easier. The older Fujifilm F500 EXR will be behind in sensor technology.