Nikon S80 vs Pentax X-5

Let's look closer at the Nikon S80 and Pentax X-5, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Pentax. The image resolution of the S80 (14MP) and the X-5 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S80 was released 23 months before the X-5 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon S80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the S80 scores versus the X-5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S80 and Pentax X-5. The complete galleries are available at Nikon S80 Gallery and Pentax X-5 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon S80 provides external dimensions of 99mm x 63mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Pentax X-5 has sizing of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") having a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs).

See the Nikon S80 and Pentax X-5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the S80 vs the X-5.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S80 and X-5 is 96 and 65 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing only by looking at specifications. The photograph here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S80 and X-5.

Plainly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Pentax X-5 to resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The older S80 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.