Pentax X-5 vs Samsung CL80

Below is a complete overview of the Pentax X-5 and Samsung CL80, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Pentax and Samsung. The resolution of the X-5 (16MP) and the CL80 (14MP) is fairly close and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The X-5 was released 2 years later than the CL80 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the X-5 grades vs the CL80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax X-5 & Samsung CL80. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax X-5 Gallery & Samsung CL80 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Pentax X-5 provides physical dimensions of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") with a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) whilst the Samsung CL80 has proportions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the X-5 against the CL80.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the X-5 and CL80 is 65 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements merely by viewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the X-5 and CL80.

Clearly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Pentax X-5 to render more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer X-5 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.