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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Pentax X-5

Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
59
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR front
 
Pentax X-5 front
Portability
65
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Pentax X-5 Key Specs

Fujifilm HS30EXR
(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  • Superseded the FujiFilm HS20 EXR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)
  • 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
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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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The Fujifilm HS30EXR was launched 7 months earlier than the X-5 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

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 
IntroducedAugust 2012January 2012Fresher by 7 months

Common features in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Pentax X-5

 Fujifilm HS30EXR X-5 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution460k460kThe 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Pentax X-5 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Pentax X-5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Pentax X-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm HS30EXR
Portrait photography with Pentax X-5
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you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/2")
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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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Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR as a Street photography camera
Pentax X-5 as a Street photography camera
55
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/2")
more heavy than others in class (687g)
50
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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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR as a Sports photography camera
Pentax X-5 as a Sports photography camera
53
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
53
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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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Travel photography advice
Pentax X-5 Travel photography advice
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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)
54
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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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax X-5 as a Landscape photography camera
51
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
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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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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Vlogging advice
Pentax X-5 Vlogging advice
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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)
27
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

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS30EXR and Pentax X-5
 Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXRPentax 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