Olympus SH-50 vs Pentax X-5

Here, we will be contrasting the Olympus SH-50 and Pentax X-5, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the SH-50 (16MP) and the X-5 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SH-50 was announced 5 months later than the X-5 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SH-50 being a Compact camera and the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SH-50 grades against the X-5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SH-50 & Pentax X-5. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SH-50 Gallery & Pentax X-5 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SH-50 has physical measurements of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Pentax X-5 has dimensions of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") with a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SH-50 and Pentax X-5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the SH-50 vs the X-5.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SH-50 and X-5 is 88 and 65 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements simply by checking a spec sheet. The visual below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SH-50 and X-5.

Clearly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of images but you have to take the launch date of the products into consideration.