Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Pentax X-5

Let's look more in depth at the Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Pentax X-5, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Pentax. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and the X-5 (16MP) is pretty close but the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and X-5 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm F550 EXR was launched 13 months prior to the X-5 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm F550 EXR being a Compact camera and the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR matches up vs the X-5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR & Pentax X-5. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm F550 EXR Gallery & Pentax X-5 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm F550 EXR has outer measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Pentax X-5 has measurements of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") and a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and the X-5.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and X-5 is 91 and 65 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor measurements just by looking through specifications. The graphic here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and X-5.

To sum up, both of those cameras come with the identical MP albeit not the same sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F550 EXR offers the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult. The older Fujifilm F550 EXR will be behind in sensor innovation.