Fujifilm S8100fd vs Pentax X-5

Let's look more closely at the Fujifilm S8100fd and Pentax X-5, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and X-5 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8100fd was launched 4 years prior to the X-5 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S8100fd being a Compact camera and the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the Fujifilm S8100fd scores against the X-5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd & Pentax X-5. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S8100fd Gallery & Pentax X-5 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S8100fd features outer measurements of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Pentax X-5 has sizing of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") along with a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd versus the X-5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8100fd and X-5 is 75 and 65 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specifications. The picture here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8100fd and X-5.

To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Pentax X-5 to offer you more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S8100fd is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.