Fujifilm X-S1 vs Pentax X-5

On this page, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm X-S1 vs Pentax X-5, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-S1 (12MP) and X-5 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-S1 (2/3") and X-5 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-S1 was announced 9 months earlier than the X-5 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the Fujifilm X-S1 grades versus the X-5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-S1 & Pentax X-5. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm X-S1 Gallery & Pentax X-5 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-S1 has exterior measurements of 135mm x 107mm x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") with a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) while the Pentax X-5 has specifications 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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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-S1 versus the X-5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-S1 and X-5 is 52 and 65 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions merely by going over a spec sheet. The picture underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-S1 and X-5.

As you can see, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-S1 having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Pentax X-5 will deliver extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-S1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.