Fujifilm S8600 vs Pentax X-5

Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm S8600 vs Pentax X-5, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Pentax. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S8600 (16MP) and the X-5 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8600 was unveiled 17 months later than the X-5 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm S8600 matches up against the X-5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S8600 & Pentax X-5. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm S8600 Gallery & Pentax X-5 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S8600 features exterior measurements of 121mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") and a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs) while the Pentax X-5 has dimensions 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S8600 and the X-5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8600 and X-5 is 76 and 65 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to see the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking technical specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8600 and X-5.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of files although you will need to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more modern Fujifilm S8600 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.