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Nikon P100 vs Pentax X-5

Portability
68
Imaging
34
Features
42
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix P100 front
 
Pentax X-5 front
Portability
65
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44

Nikon P100 vs Pentax X-5 Key Specs

Nikon P100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-678mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 481g - 114 x 83 x 99mm
  • Launched July 2010
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
  • Released August 2012
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Nikon P100 vs Pentax X-5 Overview

Let's look closer at the Nikon P100 and Pentax X-5, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the P100 (10MP) and X-5 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The P100 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the X-5 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the P100 matches up against the X-5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P100 over the Pentax X-5

 P100 X-5 

Reasons to pick Pentax X-5 over the Nikon P100

 X-5 P100 
ReleasedAugust 2012July 2010More modern by 25 months

Common features in the Nikon P100 and Pentax X-5

 P100 X-5 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Display resolution460k460kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Nikon P100 vs Pentax X-5 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon P100 enjoys outside dimensions of 114mm x 83mm x 99mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 481 grams (1.06 lbs) and the Pentax X-5 has sizing of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") along with a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon P100 and Pentax X-5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the P100 and the X-5.

Nikon P100 vs Pentax X-5 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P100 and X-5 is 68 and 65 respectively.

Nikon P100 vs Pentax X-5 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P100 vs Pentax X-5 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes only by going over specifications. The picture here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the P100 and X-5.

Plainly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Pentax X-5 to offer extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged P100 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Nikon P100 vs Pentax X-5 sensor size comparison

Nikon P100 vs Pentax X-5 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P100 vs Pentax X-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon P100
Portrait photography with Pentax X-5
28
you can focus manually
no external flash support
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
44
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon P100 Street photography details
Pentax X-5 Street photography details
50
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competitors (481g)
50
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (595 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P100 Sports photography info
Pentax X-5 Sports photography info
37
amazing zoom range (26-678mm 26.1 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
53
amazing zoom range (22-580mm 26.4 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P100 Travel photography info
Pentax X-5 Travel photography info
49
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
very long reach (678mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (481g)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
54
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (22mm)
long reach (580mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (595 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P100 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax X-5 as a Landscape photography camera
40
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
47
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (22mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon P100
Vlogging with Pentax X-5
25
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than competitors (481g)
27
reasonably wide (22mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (595 grams)
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Nikon P100 vs Pentax X-5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P100 and Pentax X-5
 Nikon Coolpix P100Pentax X-5
General Information
Brand Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon Coolpix P100 Pentax X-5
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-07-06 2012-08-22
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 -
Sensor type BSI-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 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-678mm (26.1x) 22-580mm (26.4x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 230 thousand dots
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 9.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 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 481 grams (1.06 lb) 595 grams (1.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 114 x 83 x 99mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.9") 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 - 330 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL5 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 to 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $400 $230