Pentax X-5 vs Samsung HZ35W

Below is a detailed review of the Pentax X-5 and Samsung HZ35W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Pentax and Samsung. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the X-5 (16MP) and HZ35W (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The X-5 was brought out 2 years later than the HZ35W and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung HZ35W being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short overview of how the X-5 matches up versus the HZ35W with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax X-5 & Samsung HZ35W. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax X-5 Gallery & Samsung HZ35W Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Pentax X-5 has got exterior measurements of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") with a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) and the Samsung HZ35W has measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the X-5 and the HZ35W.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the X-5 and HZ35W is 65 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements only by checking out specifications. The visual here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the X-5 and HZ35W.

To sum up, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Pentax X-5 to provide greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The newer X-5 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.