Pentax X-5 vs Samsung GX-10

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.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax X-5 & Samsung GX-10. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax X-5 Gallery & Samsung GX-10 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.