Panasonic ZS50 vs Pentax X-5

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic ZS50 versus Pentax X-5, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the ZS50 (12MP) and X-5 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ZS50 was revealed 2 years later than the X-5 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic ZS50 being a Compact camera and the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the ZS50 scores versus the X-5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 and Pentax X-5. The full galleries are available at Panasonic ZS50 Gallery and Pentax X-5 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS50 features physical measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Pentax X-5 has sizing of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") accompanied by a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic ZS50 versus Pentax X-5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the ZS50 compared to the X-5.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS50 and X-5 is 90 and 65 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS50 and X-5.

Clearly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Pentax X-5 to give greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more modern ZS50 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.