Pentax X-5 vs Pentax XG-1
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Pentax X-5 vs Pentax XG-1 Key Specs
(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
- Announced August 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1248mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 567g - 119 x 89 x 98mm
- Released July 2014
Pentax X-5 vs Pentax XG-1 Overview
Below, we are reviewing the Pentax X-5 and Pentax XG-1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both offered by Pentax. The resolution of the X-5 (16MP) and the XG-1 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe X-5 was revealed 23 months prior to the XG-1 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the X-5 scores against the XG-1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Pentax X-5 vs Pentax XG-1 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax X-5 & Pentax XG-1. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax X-5 Gallery & Pentax XG-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax X-5 over the Pentax XG-1
X-5 | XG-1 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Pentax XG-1 over the Pentax X-5
XG-1 | X-5 | |||
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Released | July 2014 | August 2012 | Fresher by 23 months |
Common features in the Pentax X-5 and Pentax XG-1
X-5 | XG-1 | |||
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Manual focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display sizing | |
Display resolution | 460k | 460k | Equal display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Pentax X-5 vs Pentax XG-1 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Pentax X-5 comes with outside dimensions of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") having a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) whilst the Pentax XG-1 has sizing of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") having a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs).
See the Pentax X-5 and Pentax XG-1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the X-5 and the XG-1.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X-5 and XG-1 is 65 and 66 respectively.
Pentax X-5 vs Pentax XG-1 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing merely by going through specs. The visual here should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the X-5 and XG-1.
All in all, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution and you can expect comparable quality of files although you may want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The older X-5 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
Pentax X-5 vs Pentax XG-1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Pentax X-5 vs Pentax XG-1 Specifications
Pentax X-5 | Pentax XG-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Pentax | Pentax |
Model | Pentax X-5 | Pentax XG-1 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2012-08-22 | 2014-07-15 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 22-580mm (26.4x) | 24-1248mm (52.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/2.8-5.6 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 230k dots | 200k dots |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames/s | 9.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 9.10 m | 6.00 m |
Flash modes | - | Force Off, Flash Auto, Force Flash, Slow Sync., Slow Sync. + Red-Eye, Red-Eye Reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 595g (1.31 lbs) | 567g (1.25 lbs) |
Dimensions | 119 x 86 x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") | 119 x 89 x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") |
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 | 330 pictures | 240 pictures |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 4 x AA | LB-060 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $230 | $599 |