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Pentax X-5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Portability
65
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Pentax X-5 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Pentax X-5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G 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
  • Revealed August 2012
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
(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 4G Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the Pentax X-5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Pentax and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the X-5 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) is relatively comparable and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The X-5 was released within a month of the Galaxy Camera 4G and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the X-5 matches up against the Galaxy Camera 4G when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax X-5 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 X-5 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution460k0kClearer screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Pentax X-5

 Galaxy Camera 4G X-5 
Screen sizing4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Pentax X-5 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 X-5 Galaxy Camera 4G 
RevealedAugust 2012August 2012Same age
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Pentax X-5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Pentax X-5 offers external dimensions of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") accompanied by a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the X-5 and the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Pentax X-5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the X-5 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 65 and 90 respectively.

Pentax X-5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G top view buttons comparison

Pentax X-5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes merely by going through specifications. The image here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the X-5 and Galaxy Camera 4G.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of files though you should really take the age of the cameras into account.

Pentax X-5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G sensor size comparison

Pentax X-5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax X-5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax X-5 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Portrait photography camera
43
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
30
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax X-5 Street photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Street photography factors
50
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competition (595 grams)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (305g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Pentax X-5 Sports photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sports photography highlights
52
incredible zoom range (22-580mm 26.4 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
44
great zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax X-5 Travel photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Travel photography information
53
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (22mm)
long zoom (580mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (595 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
72
lighter than competition in class (305g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
rather wide (23mm)
very long reach (481mm)
very good max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax X-5 Landscape photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Landscape photography features
47
manual focus
decently wide (22mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
47
rather wide (23mm)
very good max aperture (f)
lovely big screen (4.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax X-5 Vlogging details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Vlogging details
26
decently wide (22mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than competition (595 grams)
36
rather wide (23mm)
very good max aperture (f)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
no mic port
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Pentax X-5 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax X-5 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
 Pentax X-5Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
General Information
Brand Pentax Samsung
Model type Pentax X-5 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 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 dimensions 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 resolution 4608 x 3456 -
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
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 range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 4.8 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 0 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 230 thousand dot -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s -
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500s -
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 9.10 m no built-in flash
Flash options - no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 595 gr (1.31 pounds) 305 gr (0.67 pounds)
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 All around 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 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $230 $550