Pentax X-5 vs Samsung CL5

Following is a in depth assessment of the Pentax X-5 vs Samsung CL5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Pentax and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the X-5 (16MP) and CL5 (9MP) and the X-5 (1/2.3") and CL5 (1/2.5") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The X-5 was introduced 3 years after the CL5 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung CL5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the X-5 grades vs the CL5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax X-5 & Samsung CL5. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax X-5 Gallery & Samsung CL5 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Pentax X-5 comes with external 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 Samsung CL5 has specifications of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the X-5 versus the CL5.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X-5 and CL5 is 65 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specifications. The pic underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the X-5 and CL5.

Plainly, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The X-5 with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Pentax X-5 will offer extra detail using its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent X-5 will have an edge in sensor technology.