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Pentax X-5 vs Samsung GX-10

Portability
65
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Pentax X-5 front
 
Samsung GX-10 front
Portability
59
Imaging
48
Features
43
Overall
46

Pentax X-5 vs Samsung GX-10 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
  • Launched August 2012
Samsung GX-10
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
  • Released September 2006
  • Replacement is Samsung GX-20
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Pentax X-5 vs Samsung GX-10 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Pentax X-5 and Samsung GX-10, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Pentax and Samsung. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the X-5 (16MP) and GX-10 (10MP) and the X-5 (1/2.3") and GX-10 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor size.

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The X-5 was announced 6 years later than the GX-10 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the X-5 matches up versus the GX-10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax X-5 over the Samsung GX-10

 X-5 GX-10 
ReleasedAugust 2012September 2006Fresher by 73 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k210kSharper display (+250k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Pentax X-5

 GX-10 X-5 

Common features in the Pentax X-5 and Samsung GX-10

 X-5 GX-10 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Pentax X-5 vs Samsung GX-10 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Pentax X-5 features outer measurements of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") having a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) while the Samsung GX-10 has specifications of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

Examine the Pentax X-5 and Samsung GX-10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the X-5 compared to the GX-10.

Pentax X-5 vs Samsung GX-10 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the X-5 and GX-10 is 65 and 59 respectively.

Pentax X-5 vs Samsung GX-10 top view buttons comparison

Pentax X-5 vs Samsung GX-10 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing merely by looking through technical specs. The photograph below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the X-5 and GX-10.

As you have seen, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The X-5 with its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF harder and the Pentax X-5 will render greater detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern X-5 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Pentax X-5 vs Samsung GX-10 sensor size comparison

Pentax X-5 vs Samsung GX-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax X-5 vs Samsung GX-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax X-5 Portrait photography details
Samsung GX-10 Portrait photography details
43
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
52
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have liveview
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Pentax X-5 as a Street photography camera
Samsung GX-10 as a Street photography camera
50
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than others (595g)
64
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax X-5
Sports photography with Samsung GX-10
52
incredible zoom range (22-580mm 26.4 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
52
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
weather sealing
has phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
low fps (3.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax X-5
Travel photography with Samsung GX-10
53
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (22mm)
very long reach (580mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (595 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
49
weather sealing
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax X-5 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung GX-10 Landscape photography highlights
47
focusing manually
really wide (22mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
55
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
screen is small (2.5 inches)
does not have liveview
low megapixels (10MP)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax X-5 Vlogging advice
Samsung GX-10 Vlogging advice
26
really wide (22mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than others (595 grams)
9
no video shooting
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Pentax X-5 vs Samsung GX-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax X-5 and Samsung GX-10
 Pentax X-5Samsung GX-10
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax X-5 Samsung GX-10
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Launched 2012-08-22 2006-09-21
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 22-580mm (26.4x) -
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 460k dot 210k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 230k dot -
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1500s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 9.10 m -
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 595 gr (1.31 lb) 793 gr (1.75 lb)
Physical dimensions 119 x 86 x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
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 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $230 $850