Panasonic S5 vs Pentax X-5

Lets look a little more in depth at the Panasonic S5 and Pentax X-5, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the S5 (24MP) and X-5 (16MP) and the S5 (Full frame) and X-5 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.

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The S5 was unveiled 8 years later than the X-5 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic S5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a brief overview of how the S5 matches up vs the X-5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 & Pentax X-5. The full galleries are available at Panasonic S5 Gallery & Pentax X-5 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic S5 features outer dimensions of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") with a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs) while the Pentax X-5 has specifications 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the S5 compared to the X-5.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S5 and X-5 is 60 and 65 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by researching specifications. The photograph below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S5 and X-5.

To sum up, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S5 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic S5 will provide you with more detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The newer S5 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.