Olympus SZ-15 vs Pentax X-5
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Pentax X-5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 250g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
- Revealed June 2013
(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
- Revealed August 2012
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Following is a in-depth review of the Olympus SZ-15 versus Pentax X-5, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the SZ-15 (16MP) and the X-5 (16MP) is pretty similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe SZ-15 was announced 11 months after the X-5 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SZ-15 being a Compact camera and the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SZ-15 scores against the X-5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-15 & Pentax X-5. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SZ-15 Gallery & Pentax X-5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-15 over the Pentax X-5
| SZ-15 | X-5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | June 2013 |  | August 2012 | More modern by 11 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax X-5 over the Olympus SZ-15
| X-5 | SZ-15 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-15 and Pentax X-5
| SZ-15 | X-5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More accurate focus | ||
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical screen measurement |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 460k | Same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Olympus SZ-15 vs Pentax X-5 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-15 offers outer measurements of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 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).
Compare the Olympus SZ-15 versus Pentax X-5 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the SZ-15 vs the X-5.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-15 and X-5 is 88 and 65 respectively.
Olympus SZ-15 vs Pentax X-5 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading a spec sheet. The picture below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-15 and X-5.
As you can see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of files but you should really take the age of the products into consideration. The more recent SZ-15 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Pentax X-5 Specifications
| Olympus SZ-15 | Pentax X-5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Pentax |
| Model type | Olympus SZ-15 | Pentax X-5 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2013-06-21 | 2012-08-22 |
| Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 23-483mm (21.0x) | 22-580mm (26.4x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.1-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 460k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen tech | LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 230k dot |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 4s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 10.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.50 m | 9.10 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | AVI MPEG4, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 | 250 gr (0.55 pounds) | 595 gr (1.31 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") | 119 x 86 x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 shots |
| Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | SLB-10A | 4 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at launch | $200 | $230 |
