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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Pentax X-5

Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
57
Overall
46
Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR front
 
Pentax X-5 front
Portability
65
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Pentax X-5 Key Specs

Fujifilm HS35EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 687g - 131 x 97 x 126mm
  • Released January 2013
  • Older Model is Fujifilm HS30EXR
  • Replacement is Fujifilm HS50 EXR
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
  • Released August 2012
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Pentax X-5 Overview

The following is a extensive analysis of the Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Pentax X-5, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Pentax. The image resolution of the Fujifilm HS35EXR (16MP) and the X-5 (16MP) is relatively similar but the Fujifilm HS35EXR (1/2") and X-5 (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm HS35EXR was released 5 months after the X-5 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm HS35EXR scores vs the X-5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS35EXR over the Pentax X-5

 Fujifilm HS35EXR X-5 

Reasons to pick Pentax X-5 over the Fujifilm HS35EXR

 X-5 Fujifilm HS35EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Pentax X-5

 Fujifilm HS35EXR X-5 
ReleasedJanuary 2013August 2012Similar age
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution460k460kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Pentax X-5 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm HS35EXR enjoys physical 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 proportions of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") and a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Pentax X-5 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm HS35EXR against the X-5.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Pentax X-5 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm HS35EXR and X-5 is 59 and 65 respectively.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Pentax X-5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Pentax X-5 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading specifications. The image underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and X-5.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have got the exact same MP albeit different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm HS35EXR includes the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Pentax X-5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Pentax X-5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Pentax X-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Portrait photography features
Pentax X-5 Portrait photography features
56
focusing manually
MP count decent (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
exports RAW files
sensor is small (1/2")
44
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Street photography advice
Pentax X-5 Street photography advice
55
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
sensor is small (1/2")
heavier than average (687 grams)
50
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (595 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Sports photography advice
Pentax X-5 Sports photography advice
55
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
good battery power (600 per charge)
sensor is small (1/2")
does not have phase detect AF
53
long zoom range (22-580mm 26.4 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Travel photography highlights
Pentax X-5 Travel photography highlights
53
good battery power (600 CIPA)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (687 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
54
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (22mm)
long reach (580mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (595 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax X-5 as a Landscape photography camera
53
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
exports RAW files
good battery power (600 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2")
no Time Lapse mode
47
focusing manually
really wide (22mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm HS35EXR
Vlogging with Pentax X-5
25
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no mic socket
heavier than average (687 grams)
27
really wide (22mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than competitors in class (595 grams)
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Pentax X-5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS35EXR and Pentax X-5
 Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXRPentax X-5
General Information
Make FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR Pentax X-5
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-07 2012-08-22
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip 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 16MP 16MP
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 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection 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 distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 230 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 11.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) 9.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 687 grams (1.51 lb) 595 grams (1.31 lb)
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 600 pictures 330 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack 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 recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $380 $230