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Pentax X-5 vs Samsung CL80

Portability
65
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Pentax X-5 front
 
Samsung CL80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34

Pentax X-5 vs Samsung CL80 Key Specs

Pentax X-5
(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
  • Released August 2012
Samsung CL80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Additionally Known as ST5500
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Pentax X-5 vs Samsung CL80 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Pentax X-5 over the Samsung CL80

 X-5 CL80 
AnnouncedAugust 2012January 2010More recent by 32 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Pentax X-5

 CL80 X-5 
Display sizing3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Pentax X-5 and Samsung CL80

 X-5 CL80 
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Pentax X-5 vs Samsung CL80 Physical Comparison

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.

Pentax X-5 vs Samsung CL80 size comparison

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

Pentax X-5 vs Samsung CL80 top view buttons comparison

Pentax X-5 vs Samsung CL80 Sensor Comparison

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.

Pentax X-5 vs Samsung CL80 sensor size comparison

Pentax X-5 vs Samsung CL80 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax X-5 vs Samsung CL80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax X-5 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung CL80 as a Portrait photography camera
44
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax X-5 Street photography information
Samsung CL80 Street photography information
50
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (595g)
60
image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than average (160g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax X-5
Sports photography with Samsung CL80
53
incredible zoom range (22-580mm 26.4 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
38
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax X-5 Travel photography information
Samsung CL80 Travel photography information
54
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (22mm)
very long reach (580mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (595 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
60
includes touch to focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (160 grams)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax X-5 Landscape photography advice
Samsung CL80 Landscape photography advice
47
focusing manually
decently wide (22mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
37
lovely big screen (3.7")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax X-5 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung CL80 as a Vlogging camera
27
decently wide (22mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly display
missing external mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (595 grams)
27
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
more heavy than average (160 grams)
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Pentax X-5 vs Samsung CL80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax X-5 and Samsung CL80
 Pentax X-5Samsung CL80
General Information
Brand Pentax Samsung
Model type Pentax X-5 Samsung CL80
Alternative name - ST5500
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2012-08-22 2010-01-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4334 x 3256
Max native ISO 6400 4800
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 22-580mm (26.4x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3.7 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 230 thousand dot -
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 9.10 m 5.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 595g (1.31 lbs) 160g (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 119 x 86 x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 330 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID 4 x AA SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $230 $400