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Nikon L830 vs Pentax X-5

Portability
71
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix L830 front
 
Pentax X-5 front
Portability
65
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44

Nikon L830 vs Pentax X-5 Key Specs

Nikon L830
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-765mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 508g - 110 x 76 x 91mm
  • Announced January 2014
  • Superseded the Nikon L820
  • Refreshed by Nikon L840
Pentax X-5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 22-580mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 595g - 119 x 86 x 107mm
  • Announced August 2012
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Nikon L830 vs Pentax X-5 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Nikon L830 and Pentax X-5, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. The image resolution of the L830 (16MP) and the X-5 (16MP) is very well matched and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L830 was released 17 months after the X-5 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a brief view of how the L830 grades versus the X-5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L830 over the Pentax X-5

 L830 X-5 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014August 2012More modern by 17 months
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax X-5 over the Nikon L830

 X-5 L830 
Manually focus Very precise focusing

Common features in the Nikon L830 and Pentax X-5

 L830 X-5 
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Nikon L830 vs Pentax X-5 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon L830 provides external dimensions of 110mm x 76mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6") along with a weight of 508 grams (1.12 lbs) and the Pentax X-5 has measurements of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") with a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the L830 vs the X-5.

Nikon L830 vs Pentax X-5 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the L830 and X-5 is 71 and 65 respectively.

Nikon L830 vs Pentax X-5 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L830 vs Pentax X-5 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes just by looking at specifications. The image below may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the L830 and X-5.

To sum up, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of images though you should take the age of the products into consideration. The more recent L830 provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Nikon L830 vs Pentax X-5 sensor size comparison

Nikon L830 vs Pentax X-5 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L830 vs Pentax X-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L830 Portrait photography features
Pentax X-5 Portrait photography features
35
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
44
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
offers face detect focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L830
Street photography with Pentax X-5
53
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than others in class (508g)
50
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than average in class (595 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L830 Sports photography features
Pentax X-5 Sports photography features
51
incredible zoom range (23-765mm 33.3 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
better than average battery (390 CIPA)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
53
incredible zoom range (22-580mm 26.4 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L830 Travel photography information
Pentax X-5 Travel photography information
58
better than average battery (390 per charge)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (23mm)
great reach (765mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (508 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
54
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (22mm)
great reach (580mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (595 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L830 Landscape photography info
Pentax X-5 Landscape photography info
43
rather wide (23mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
better than average battery (390 shots)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
47
has manual focus
quite wide (22mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L830 Vlogging details
Pentax X-5 Vlogging details
28
rather wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (508g)
27
quite wide (22mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone support
more heavy than average in class (595g)
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Nikon L830 vs Pentax X-5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L830 and Pentax X-5
 Nikon Coolpix L830Pentax X-5
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon Coolpix L830 Pentax X-5
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-01-07 2012-08-22
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-765mm (33.3x) 22-580mm (26.4x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 921k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 230k dots
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 9.00 m (Auto ISO) 9.10 m
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p), 1280 x 960 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format - Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 508 gr (1.12 lb) 595 gr (1.31 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 76 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6") 119 x 86 x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 390 photographs 330 photographs
Type of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SC/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $300 $230