Pentax X-5 vs Samsung HZ10W

Let's look a little more in depth at the Pentax X-5 and Samsung HZ10W, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Pentax and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the X-5 (16MP) and HZ10W (10MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The X-5 was released 3 years after the HZ10W which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung HZ10W being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the X-5 matches up against the HZ10W 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 HZ10W. The complete galleries are available at Pentax X-5 Gallery & Samsung HZ10W Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Pentax X-5 offers outside dimensions of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") having a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ10W has specifications of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax X-5 and Samsung HZ10W in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the X-5 compared to the HZ10W.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X-5 and HZ10W is 65 and 90 respectively.

Normally, its hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions simply by going through a spec sheet. The image here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the X-5 and HZ10W.

As you can see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Pentax X-5 to provide greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger X-5 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.