Fujifilm T500 vs Pentax X-5

Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm T500 versus Pentax X-5, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) and the X-5 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T500 was revealed 5 months later than the X-5 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm T500 being a Compact camera and the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm T500 grades against the X-5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix T500 & Pentax X-5. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm T500 Gallery & Pentax X-5 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm T500 offers physical dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Pentax X-5 has dimensions of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") having a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm T500 versus Pentax X-5 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm T500 vs the X-5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm T500 and X-5 is 95 and 65 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specifications. The photograph underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm T500 and X-5.

To sum up, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution so you can expect similar quality of photographs although you should always take the age of the products into consideration.