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Pentax X-5 vs Samsung DV150F

Portability
65
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Pentax X-5 front
 
Samsung DV150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35

Pentax X-5 vs Samsung DV150F 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 DV150F
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Pentax X-5 over the Samsung DV150F

 X-5 DV150F 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"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 
LaunchedAugust 2012January 2013Similar age
Display resolution460k460kIdentical 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).

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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.

Pentax X-5 vs Samsung DV150F size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Pentax X-5 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax X-5 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax X-5 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung DV150F Portrait photography highlights
43
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
features face detect focusing
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
35
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax X-5 Street photography advice
Samsung DV150F Street photography advice
50
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (595g)
56
lighter than competitors in class (116g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Pentax X-5 Sports photography details
Samsung DV150F Sports photography details
52
great zoom range (22-580mm 26.4 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
36
MP count good (16MP)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax X-5
Travel photography with Samsung DV150F
53
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (22mm)
very long reach (580mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (595g)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competitors in class (116g)
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
no Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax X-5
Landscape photography with Samsung DV150F
47
has manual focus
decently wide (22mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
34
quite wide (25mm)
MP count good (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax X-5 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung DV150F as a Vlogging camera
26
decently wide (22mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic port
heavier than competitors in class (595g)
32
quite wide (25mm)
touch screen
has face detect focus
lighter than competitors in class (116 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone socket
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Pentax X-5 vs Samsung DV150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax X-5 and Samsung DV150F
 Pentax X-5Samsung DV150F
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