Pentax X-5 vs Ricoh CX5
65 Imaging
39 Features
50 Overall
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92 Imaging
34 Features
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Pentax X-5 vs Ricoh CX5 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed August 2012
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
- Introduced July 2011
Pentax X-5 vs Ricoh CX5 Overview
Let's take a more detailed look at the Pentax X-5 versus Ricoh CX5, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Pentax and Ricoh. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the X-5 (16MP) and CX5 (10MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe X-5 was announced 14 months later than the CX5 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX5 being a Compact camera.
Before going through a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the X-5 scores against the CX5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Pentax X-5 vs Ricoh CX5 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax X-5 & Ricoh CX5. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax X-5 Gallery & Ricoh CX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax X-5 over the Ricoh CX5
X-5 | CX5 | |||
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Introduced | August 2012 | July 2011 | More recent by 14 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Pentax X-5
CX5 | X-5 | |||
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Display resolution | 920k | 460k | Clearer display (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax X-5 and Ricoh CX5
X-5 | CX5 | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focus | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display measurement | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Pentax X-5 vs Ricoh CX5 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to lug around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Pentax X-5 comes with external dimensions of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") along with a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) while the Ricoh CX5 has proportions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).
See the Pentax X-5 versus Ricoh CX5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the X-5 against the CX5.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the X-5 and CX5 is 65 and 92 respectively.
Pentax X-5 vs Ricoh CX5 Sensor Comparison
Often, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements simply by researching a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the X-5 and CX5.
As you can see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Pentax X-5 to provide you with extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The younger X-5 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.
Pentax X-5 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and ViewFinder
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Pentax X-5 vs Ricoh CX5 Specifications
Pentax X-5 | Ricoh CX5 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Pentax | Ricoh |
Model | Pentax X-5 | Ricoh CX5 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2012-08-22 | 2011-07-19 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 22-580mm (26.4x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 230 thousand dots | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 9.10 m | 4.00 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 595g (1.31 lb) | 205g (0.45 lb) |
Dimensions | 119 x 86 x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") | 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 photos | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | 4 x AA | DB-100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $230 | $399 |