Fujifilm XP30 vs Pentax K-5

Here is a detailed assessment of the Fujifilm XP30 and Pentax K-5, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands FujiFilm and Pentax. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) and the K-5 (16MP) is relatively similar but the Fujifilm XP30 (1/2.3") and K-5 (APS-C) use different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm XP30 was released 9 months later than the K-5 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm XP30 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the Fujifilm XP30 grades vs the K-5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix XP30 & Pentax K-5. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm XP30 Gallery & Pentax K-5 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP30 provides physical measurements of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-5 has proportions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") along with a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm XP30 against the K-5.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP30 and K-5 is 94 and 60 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing specifications. The visual underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP30 and K-5.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm XP30 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Pentax K-5 will offer you more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm XP30 provides a benefit in sensor technology.