Fujifilm T550 vs Pentax X-5

Lets take a closer look at the Fujifilm T550 vs Pentax X-5, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Pentax. The resolution of the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) and the X-5 (16MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T550 was announced 5 months later than the X-5 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm T550 being a Compact camera and the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm T550 matches up vs the X-5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix T550 and Pentax X-5. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm T550 Gallery and Pentax X-5 Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm T550 offers outer dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst 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).

Take a look at the Fujifilm T550 vs Pentax X-5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm T550 and the X-5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm T550 and X-5 is 95 and 65 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements purely by researching specifications. The photograph below will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm T550 and X-5.

To sum up, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP and you should expect comparable quality of files but you might want to take the production date of the cameras into account.