Fujifilm F800EXR vs Pentax X-5

Here, we are contrasting the Fujifilm F800EXR and Pentax X-5, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Pentax. The resolution of the Fujifilm F800EXR (16MP) and the X-5 (16MP) is fairly similar but the Fujifilm F800EXR (1/2") and X-5 (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm F800EXR was brought out very close to the X-5 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm F800EXR being a Compact camera and the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm F800EXR grades versus the X-5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR and Pentax X-5. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm F800EXR Gallery and Pentax X-5 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm F800EXR comes with exterior dimensions of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Pentax X-5 has measurements of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") with a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm F800EXR and Pentax X-5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm F800EXR vs the X-5.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F800EXR and X-5 is 90 and 65 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by going over specs. The picture underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F800EXR and X-5.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras come with the identical MP but different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F800EXR contains the larger sensor which should make getting shallow depth of field simpler.