Pentax WG-10 vs Pentax X-5
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Pentax WG-10 vs Pentax X-5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
- Launched June 2013
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 22-580mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 595g - 119 x 86 x 107mm
- Released August 2012
Pentax WG-10 vs Pentax X-5 Overview
Lets look much closer at the Pentax WG-10 versus Pentax X-5, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are created by Pentax. The sensor resolution of the WG-10 (14MP) and the X-5 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe WG-10 was announced 11 months later than the X-5 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax WG-10 being a Compact camera and the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the WG-10 scores against the X-5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Pentax WG-10 vs Pentax X-5 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax WG-10 & Pentax X-5. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax WG-10 Gallery & Pentax X-5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Pentax X-5
WG-10 | X-5 | |||
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Released | June 2013 | August 2012 | More recent by 11 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax X-5 over the Pentax WG-10
X-5 | WG-10 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax WG-10 and Pentax X-5
WG-10 | X-5 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial exact focus | |||
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither comes with Touch display |
Pentax WG-10 vs Pentax X-5 Physical Comparison
When you are going to lug around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Pentax WG-10 comes with outside measurements of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Pentax X-5 has sizing of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") having a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs).
Examine the Pentax WG-10 versus Pentax X-5 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the WG-10 against the X-5.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the WG-10 and X-5 is 93 and 65 respectively.
Pentax WG-10 vs Pentax X-5 Sensor Comparison
Often, its hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements purely by viewing technical specs. The graphic below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-10 and X-5.
As you can tell, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Pentax X-5 to result in more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The newer WG-10 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
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Pentax WG-10 vs Pentax X-5 Specifications
Pentax WG-10 | Pentax X-5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Pentax | Pentax |
Model | Pentax WG-10 | Pentax X-5 |
Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 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 dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 22-580mm (26.4x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 230 thousand dot |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 0.7 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 1.20 m | 9.10 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | 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 | 167g (0.37 lbs) | 595g (1.31 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 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 | 260 photos | 330 photos |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | D-LI92 | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $0 | $230 |