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Pentax X-5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Portability
65
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Pentax X-5 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48

Pentax X-5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Key Specs

Pentax X-5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 22-580mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 595g - 119 x 86 x 107mm
  • Introduced August 2012
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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Pentax X-5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Pentax X-5 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Pentax and Samsung. The image resolution of the X-5 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The X-5 was unveiled 16 months before the Galaxy Camera 2 which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the X-5 scores against the Galaxy Camera 2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax X-5 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 X-5 Galaxy Camera 2 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Pentax X-5

 Galaxy Camera 2 X-5 
RevealedJanuary 2014August 2012More recent by 16 months
Screen size4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Screen resolution1037k460kClearer screen (+577k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Pentax X-5 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 X-5 Galaxy Camera 2 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Pentax X-5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Pentax X-5 enjoys outside measurements 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 Galaxy Camera 2 has dimensions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the X-5 and the Galaxy Camera 2.

Pentax X-5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the X-5 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 65 and 90 respectively.

Pentax X-5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 top view buttons comparison

Pentax X-5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading through specifications. The photograph below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the X-5 and Galaxy Camera 2.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical resolution and you should expect similar quality of images although you should take the release date of the products into consideration. The older X-5 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Pentax X-5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 sensor size comparison

Pentax X-5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax X-5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax X-5 Portrait photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Portrait photography details
43
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
44
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax X-5 Street photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Street photography info
50
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than average (595g)
65
image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (283 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Pentax X-5 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Sports photography camera
52
incredible zoom range (22-580mm 26.4 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
48
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
good battery pack (400 CIPA)
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames per second)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax X-5 Travel photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Travel photography factors
53
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (22mm)
long reach (580mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than average (595g)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
73
good battery pack (400 shots)
lighter than competition in class (283g)
has bluetooth
features focus via touch
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (23mm)
very long zoom (483mm)
missing Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax X-5 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Landscape photography camera
47
manual focus
relatively wide (22mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse function
52
has manual focus
really wide (23mm)
very good size screen (4.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
good battery pack (400 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax X-5 Vlogging factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Vlogging factors
26
relatively wide (22mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
no external microphone support
more heavy than average (595g)
37
really wide (23mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with microphone support
lighter than competition in class (283 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Pentax X-5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax X-5 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
 Pentax X-5Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax X-5 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-08-22 2014-01-02
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 22-580mm (26.4x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 4.8"
Resolution of screen 460k dots 1,037k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 230k dots -
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 9.10 m 3.80 m
Flash settings - Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 595 gr (1.31 lb) 283 gr (0.62 lb)
Physical dimensions 119 x 86 x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7")
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 images 400 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA Built-in
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $230 $400