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Nikon S8200 vs Pentax X-5

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
47
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix S8200 front
 
Pentax X-5 front
Portability
65
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Nikon S8200 vs Pentax X-5 Key Specs

Nikon S8200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 213g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Released August 2011
Pentax X-5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • 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 S8200 vs Pentax X-5 Overview

Below is a in depth overview of the Nikon S8200 vs Pentax X-5, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. The resolution of the S8200 (16MP) and the X-5 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S8200 was announced 12 months prior to the X-5 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon S8200 being a Compact camera and the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the S8200 matches up vs the X-5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S8200 over the Pentax X-5

 S8200 X-5 
Screen resolution961k460kClearer screen (+501k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax X-5 over the Nikon S8200

 X-5 S8200 
AnnouncedAugust 2012August 2011More recent by 12 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Nikon S8200 and Pentax X-5

 S8200 X-5 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Nikon S8200 vs Pentax X-5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon S8200 comes with outer dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs) while 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 that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the S8200 and the X-5.

Nikon S8200 vs Pentax X-5 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S8200 and X-5 is 91 and 65 respectively.

Nikon S8200 vs Pentax X-5 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S8200 vs Pentax X-5 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading through specifications. The graphic below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S8200 and X-5.

To sum up, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of files but you will need to consider the age of the products into consideration. The older S8200 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon S8200 vs Pentax X-5 sensor size comparison

Nikon S8200 vs Pentax X-5 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S8200 vs Pentax X-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S8200 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax X-5 as a Portrait photography camera
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manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
43
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S8200 Street photography highlights
Pentax X-5 Street photography highlights
65
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
lighter than competition (213 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
50
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competition (595 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S8200 Sports photography information
Pentax X-5 Sports photography information
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great zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery life (250 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
52
amazing zoom range (22-580mm 26.4 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S8200 Travel photography info
Pentax X-5 Travel photography info
68
lighter than competition (213g)
comes with touch to focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (350mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
bad battery life (250 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
53
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (22mm)
long zoom (580mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (595g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S8200 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax X-5 Landscape photography highlights
45
manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery life (250 shots)
lack of Time Lapse mode
47
manual focus
decently wide (22mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S8200
Vlogging with Pentax X-5
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relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (213 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic port
26
decently wide (22mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
missing mic port
heavier than competition (595 grams)
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Nikon S8200 vs Pentax X-5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S8200 and Pentax X-5
 Nikon Coolpix S8200Pentax X-5
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon Coolpix S8200 Pentax X-5
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-08-24 2012-08-22
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-350mm (14.0x) 22-580mm (26.4x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 961k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 230k dot
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 6.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 9.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure 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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 213 grams (0.47 lb) 595 grams (1.31 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 119 x 86 x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 images 330 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 4 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $329 $230