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Pentax X-5 vs Pentax XG-1

Portability
65
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Pentax X-5 front
 
Pentax XG-1 front
Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
37
Overall
38

Pentax X-5 vs Pentax XG-1 Key Specs

Pentax X-5
(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
Pentax XG-1
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Pentax X-5 over the Pentax XG-1

 X-5 XG-1 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Pentax XG-1 over the Pentax X-5

 XG-1 X-5 
ReleasedJuly 2014August 2012Fresher by 23 months

Common features in the Pentax X-5 and Pentax XG-1

 X-5 XG-1 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Display resolution460k460kEqual 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Pentax X-5 vs Pentax XG-1 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Pentax X-5 vs Pentax XG-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax X-5 vs Pentax XG-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax X-5 Portrait photography advice
Pentax XG-1 Portrait photography advice
43
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
40
manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax X-5 as a Street photography camera
Pentax XG-1 as a Street photography camera
50
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than average in class (595g)
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competition (567g)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax X-5 Sports photography advice
Pentax XG-1 Sports photography advice
52
incredible zoom range (22-580mm 26.4 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
45
long zoom range (24-1248mm 52.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (240 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax X-5
Travel photography with Pentax XG-1
53
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (22mm)
great zoom (580mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (595 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
52
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1248mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
bad battery power (240 shots)
heavier than competition (567 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax X-5
Landscape photography with Pentax XG-1
47
focusing manually
pretty wide (22mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse mode
45
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
bad battery power (240 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax X-5 Vlogging highlights
Pentax XG-1 Vlogging highlights
26
pretty wide (22mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no external microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (595 grams)
25
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than competition (567 grams)
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Pentax X-5 vs Pentax XG-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax X-5 and Pentax XG-1
 Pentax X-5Pentax XG-1
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