Fujifilm F660EXR vs Pentax X-5

Its time to look a little more closely at the Fujifilm F660EXR and Pentax X-5, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Pentax. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F660EXR (16MP) and the X-5 (16MP) is very well matched but the Fujifilm F660EXR (1/2") and X-5 (1/2.3") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm F660EXR was launched 7 months before the X-5 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm F660EXR being a Compact camera and the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going through a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm F660EXR scores against the X-5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix F660EXR & Pentax X-5. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm F660EXR Gallery & Pentax X-5 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm F660EXR features external measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Pentax X-5 has specifications of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") along with a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm F660EXR and Pentax X-5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm F660EXR vs the X-5.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F660EXR and X-5 is 91 and 65 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes just by checking a spec sheet. The image below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F660EXR and X-5.

As you can see, each of these cameras posses the exact same MP but different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F660EXR has the larger sensor which is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier. The more aged Fujifilm F660EXR is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.