Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Pentax X-5
Portability
59 Imaging
39 Features
59 Overall
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59 Imaging
39 Features
59 Overall
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Portability
65 Imaging
39 Features
50 Overall
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65 Imaging
39 Features
50 Overall
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Pentax X-5 Key Specs
Fujifilm HS30EXR
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 687g - 131 x 97 x 126mm
- Revealed January 2012
- Superseded the FujiFilm HS20 EXR
- Replacement is Fujifilm HS35EXR
Pentax X-5
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 22-580mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 595g - 119 x 86 x 107mm
- Introduced August 2012
Photography Glossary Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Pentax X-5 Overview
Here is a complete comparison of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Pentax X-5, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) and the X-5 (16MP) is pretty similar but the Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") and X-5 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.
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Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm HS30EXR matches up against the X-5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS30EXR over the Pentax X-5
| Fujifilm HS30EXR | X-5 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax X-5 over the Fujifilm HS30EXR
| X-5 | Fujifilm HS30EXR | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | August 2012 |  | January 2012 | Fresher by 7 months |
Common features in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Pentax X-5
| Fujifilm HS30EXR | X-5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial exact focusing | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Tilting | Tilting screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 460k | The same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither contains Touch screen |
Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Pentax X-5 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm HS30EXR has got exterior dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") accompanied by a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) and the Pentax X-5 has sizing of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") accompanied by a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs).
Take a look at the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Pentax X-5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm HS30EXR versus the X-5.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and X-5 is 59 and 65 respectively.
Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Pentax X-5 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reviewing technical specs. The photograph underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and X-5.
As you have seen, the two cameras offer the same exact resolution albeit different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm HS30EXR includes the bigger sensor which should make obtaining bokeh simpler. The older Fujifilm HS30EXR is going to be behind in sensor technology.
Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Pentax X-5 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Fujifilm HS30EXR
Portrait photography with Pentax X-5
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/2")
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Fujifilm HS30EXR as a Street photography camera
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tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/2")
more heavy than others in class (687g)
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competition (595 grams)
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Fujifilm HS30EXR as a Sports photography camera
Pentax X-5 as a Sports photography camera
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2")
lack of phase detect autofocus
excellent zoom range (22-580mm 26.4 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (687g)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (22mm)
long reach (580mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (595 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Fujifilm HS30EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax X-5 as a Landscape photography camera
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2")
doesn't have Timelapse recording
has manual focus
quite wide (22mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have microphone socket
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
more heavy than others in class (687g)
quite wide (22mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
missing external mic jack
heavier than competition (595 grams)
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Pentax X-5 Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR | Pentax X-5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | FujiFilm | Pentax |
| Model type | Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR | Pentax X-5 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2012-01-05 | 2012-08-22 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | EXR | - |
| Sensor type | EXRCMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.4 x 4.8mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 30.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 22-580mm (26.4x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/3.1-5.9 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.6 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Tilting | Tilting |
| Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 460k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display technology | TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 230k dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 11.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) | 9.10 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | - |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 687 grams (1.51 pounds) | 595 grams (1.31 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") | 119 x 86 x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 330 photos |
| Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NP-W126 | 4 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat）) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail pricing | $430 | $230 |