Nikon A1000 vs Pentax X-5

Below, we are looking at the Nikon A1000 vs Pentax X-5, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Nikon and Pentax. The image resolution of the A1000 (16MP) and the X-5 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A1000 was brought out 6 years after the X-5 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon A1000 being a Compact camera and the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief view of how the A1000 grades vs the X-5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix A1000 & Pentax X-5. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon A1000 Gallery & Pentax X-5 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon A1000 provides exterior dimensions of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Pentax X-5 has proportions of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") accompanied by a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the A1000 against the X-5.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the A1000 and X-5 is 86 and 65 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by checking out a spec sheet. The image below might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1000 and X-5.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you should always consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The younger A1000 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.