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Pentax X-5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Portability
65
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Pentax X-5 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Pentax X-5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G 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
  • Launched August 2012
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Revealed August 2012
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Pentax X-5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Overview

Here is a in-depth review of the Pentax X-5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Pentax and Samsung. The image resolution of the X-5 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The X-5 was revealed within a month of the Galaxy Camera 3G so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the X-5 scores versus the Galaxy Camera 3G with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax X-5 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 X-5 Galaxy Camera 3G 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution460k0kClearer screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Pentax X-5

 Galaxy Camera 3G X-5 
Screen dimensions4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Pentax X-5 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 X-5 Galaxy Camera 3G 
RevealedAugust 2012August 2012Similar age
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Pentax X-5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Pentax X-5 has 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 3G has proportions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the X-5 and the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Pentax X-5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the X-5 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 65 and 90 respectively.

Pentax X-5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G top view buttons comparison

Pentax X-5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing only by looking at specifications. The graphic underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the X-5 and Galaxy Camera 3G.

To sum up, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution so you can expect similar quality of photos although you may want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration.

Pentax X-5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G sensor size comparison

Pentax X-5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax X-5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax X-5 Portrait photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Portrait photography info
44
manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
30
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax X-5 as a Street photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Street photography camera
50
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competition in class (595 grams)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (305g)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Pentax X-5 Sports photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sports photography info
53
incredible zoom range (22-580mm 26.4 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
45
incredible zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax X-5 Travel photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Travel photography info
54
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (22mm)
long zoom (580mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (595 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
72
lighter than competition (305g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
really wide (23mm)
very long reach (481mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax X-5
Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
47
manual focus
rather wide (22mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
47
really wide (23mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
bigger than average screen (4.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax X-5 Vlogging info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Vlogging info
27
rather wide (22mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic support
heavier than competition in class (595g)
37
really wide (23mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (305g)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone port
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Pentax X-5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax X-5 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
 Pentax X-5Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
General Information
Company Pentax Samsung
Model type Pentax X-5 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-08-22 2012-08-29
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 1.4GHz Quad-Core
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 -
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 22-580mm (26.4x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 4.8 inch
Screen resolution 460k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 230k dot -
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds -
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 9.10 m no built-in flash
Flash options - no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 595 grams (1.31 lb) 305 grams (0.67 lb)
Physical dimensions 119 x 86 x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $230 $606