Pentax X-5 vs Samsung GX-1L

In this article, we are comparing the Pentax X-5 versus Samsung GX-1L, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Pentax and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the X-5 (16MP) and GX-1L (6MP) and the X-5 (1/2.3") and GX-1L (APS-C) feature different sensor sizing.

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The X-5 was launched 6 years later than the GX-1L and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the X-5 scores against the GX-1L when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax X-5 & Samsung GX-1L. The complete galleries are available at Pentax X-5 Gallery & Samsung GX-1L Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Pentax X-5 offers exterior dimensions of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") and a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) and the Samsung GX-1L has proportions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs).

Look at the Pentax X-5 versus Samsung GX-1L in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the X-5 compared to the GX-1L.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X-5 and GX-1L is 65 and 69 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing purely by going through specs. The visual here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the X-5 and GX-1L.

All in all, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The X-5 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Pentax X-5 will produce greater detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent X-5 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.