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Nikon S810c vs Pentax X-5

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Nikon Coolpix S810c front
 
Pentax X-5 front
Portability
65
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Nikon S810c vs Pentax X-5 Key Specs

Nikon S810c
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 216g - 113 x 64 x 28mm
  • Announced April 2014
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 S810c vs Pentax X-5 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Nikon S810c and Pentax X-5, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. The resolution of the S810c (16MP) and the X-5 (16MP) is very similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S810c was introduced 20 months after the X-5 making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Nikon S810c being a Compact camera and the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the S810c matches up against the X-5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S810c over the Pentax X-5

 S810c X-5 
ReleasedApril 2014August 2012More modern by 20 months
Display dimension3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1229k460kCrisper display (+769k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax X-5 over the Nikon S810c

 X-5 S810c 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Nikon S810c and Pentax X-5

 S810c X-5 
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Nikon S810c vs Pentax X-5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon S810c has physical dimensions of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Pentax X-5 has measurements 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 that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the S810c and the X-5.

Nikon S810c vs Pentax X-5 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S810c and X-5 is 91 and 65 respectively.

Nikon S810c vs Pentax X-5 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S810c vs Pentax X-5 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading specifications. The picture underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S810c and X-5.

To sum up, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of images but you will want to take the production date of the products into consideration. The younger S810c is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S810c vs Pentax X-5 sensor size comparison

Nikon S810c vs Pentax X-5 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S810c vs Pentax X-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S810c
Portrait photography with Pentax X-5
35
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
43
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S810c Street photography information
Pentax X-5 Street photography information
65
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
lighter than average in class (216g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
50
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competition (595 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S810c Sports photography information
Pentax X-5 Sports photography information
41
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (270 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
52
incredible zoom range (22-580mm 26.4 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S810c Travel photography highlights
Pentax X-5 Travel photography highlights
68
lighter than average in class (216 grams)
comes with touch focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long zoom (300mm)
missing Timelapse mode
terrible battery pack (270 CIPA)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
53
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (22mm)
great reach (580mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (595g)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S810c Landscape photography details
Pentax X-5 Landscape photography details
41
rather wide (25mm)
lovely big screen (3.7 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
terrible battery pack (270 shots)
missing Timelapse mode
47
focusing manually
reasonably wide (22mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S810c
Vlogging with Pentax X-5
35
rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (216 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
missing microphone port
26
reasonably wide (22mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of mic port
heavier than competition (595 grams)
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Nikon S810c vs Pentax X-5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S810c and Pentax X-5
 Nikon Coolpix S810cPentax X-5
General Information
Company Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon Coolpix S810c Pentax X-5
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-04-10 2012-08-22
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 22-580mm (26.4x)
Max aperture f/3.3-6.3 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,229k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 230k dot
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 8.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 9.10 m
Hot shoe
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 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 216 gr (0.48 lb) 595 gr (1.31 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") 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 270 photos 330 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL23 4 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media microSD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $350 $230