Pentax X-5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
65 Imaging
39 Features
50 Overall
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90 Imaging
40 Features
60 Overall
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Pentax X-5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Pentax X-5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax X-5 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2. The full galleries are available at Pentax X-5 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax X-5 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
X-5 | Galaxy Camera 2 | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Pentax X-5
Galaxy Camera 2 | X-5 | |||
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Revealed | January 2014 | August 2012 | More recent by 16 months | |
Screen size | 4.8" | 3" | Bigger screen (+1.8") | |
Screen resolution | 1037k | 460k | Clearer screen (+577k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Pentax X-5 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
X-5 | Galaxy Camera 2 | |||
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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).
Contrast the Pentax X-5 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Pentax X-5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications
Pentax X-5 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 | |
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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 |