Pentax X-5 vs Samsung EX2F

Below is a thorough overview of the Pentax X-5 and Samsung EX2F, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Pentax and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the X-5 (16MP) and EX2F (12MP) and the X-5 (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The X-5 was brought out 3 months prior to the EX2F and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have different body design with the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung EX2F being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the X-5 matches up versus the EX2F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax X-5 & Samsung EX2F. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax X-5 Gallery & Samsung EX2F Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Pentax X-5 has got outer 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 EX2F has dimensions of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Check out the Pentax X-5 and Samsung EX2F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the X-5 compared to the EX2F.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the X-5 and EX2F is 65 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements only by researching specs. The graphic underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the X-5 and EX2F.

All in all, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The X-5 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Pentax X-5 will provide you with greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images more aggressively.