Pentax X-5 vs Samsung DV150F
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Pentax X-5 vs Samsung DV150F 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
- Released August 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
- 116g - 96 x 55 x 18mm
- Launched January 2013
Pentax X-5 vs Samsung DV150F Overview
Below, we are looking at the Pentax X-5 versus Samsung DV150F, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Pentax and Samsung. The resolution of the X-5 (16MP) and the DV150F (16MP) is fairly similar and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe X-5 was announced 4 months before the DV150F and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung DV150F being a Compact camera.
Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the X-5 scores versus the DV150F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Pentax X-5 vs Samsung DV150F Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax X-5 & Samsung DV150F. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax X-5 Gallery & Samsung DV150F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax X-5 over the Samsung DV150F
X-5 | DV150F | |||
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Manually focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Pentax X-5
DV150F | X-5 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Pentax X-5 and Samsung DV150F
X-5 | DV150F | |||
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Launched | August 2012 | January 2013 | Similar age | |
Display resolution | 460k | 460k | Identical display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen |
Pentax X-5 vs Samsung DV150F Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Pentax X-5 has got exterior 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) whilst the Samsung DV150F has proportions of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).
Examine the Pentax X-5 versus Samsung DV150F in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the X-5 vs the DV150F.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X-5 and DV150F is 65 and 96 respectively.
Pentax X-5 vs Samsung DV150F Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specs. The graphic here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the X-5 and DV150F.
All in all, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP and you can expect similar quality of files but you need to consider the age of the products into consideration.
Pentax X-5 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and ViewFinder
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Pentax X-5 vs Samsung DV150F Specifications
Pentax X-5 | Samsung DV150F | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Pentax | Samsung |
Model | Pentax X-5 | Samsung DV150F |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2012-08-22 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
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 | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
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 mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 22-580mm (26.4x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/2.5-6.3 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | - | Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 230 thousand dots | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 8 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 9.10 m | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance 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, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
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 | 595 grams (1.31 lb) | 116 grams (0.26 lb) |
Dimensions | 119 x 86 x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") | 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
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 photographs | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | 4 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $230 | $150 |