Pentax X-5 vs Samsung GX-1S

Lets take a deeper look at the Pentax X-5 vs Samsung GX-1S, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Pentax and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the X-5 (16MP) and GX-1S (6MP) and the X-5 (1/2.3") and GX-1S (APS-C) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The X-5 was announced 6 years after the GX-1S which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summary of how the X-5 scores vs the GX-1S in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax X-5 & Samsung GX-1S. The whole galleries are available at Pentax X-5 Gallery & Samsung GX-1S Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Pentax X-5 offers outer measurements of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") accompanied by a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) whilst the Samsung GX-1S has specifications of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") along with a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the X-5 and the GX-1S.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the X-5 and GX-1S is 65 and 68 respectively.

Typically, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions just by checking specs. The picture underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the X-5 and GX-1S.

As you can plainly see, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The X-5 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Pentax X-5 will resolve extra detail with its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics way more aggressively. The younger X-5 should have an advantage in sensor technology.