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Pentax X-5 vs Samsung NX1

Portability
65
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Pentax X-5 front
 
Samsung NX1 front
Portability
66
Imaging
67
Features
90
Overall
76

Pentax X-5 vs Samsung NX1 Key Specs

Pentax X-5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • 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 NX1
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 550g - 139 x 102 x 66mm
  • Released September 2014
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Pentax X-5 vs Samsung NX1 Overview

Here is a detailed overview of the Pentax X-5 versus Samsung NX1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Pentax and Samsung. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the X-5 (16MP) and NX1 (28MP) and the X-5 (1/2.3") and NX1 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The X-5 was brought out 3 years earlier than the NX1 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the X-5 matches up versus the NX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax X-5 over the Samsung NX1

 X-5 NX1 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Pentax X-5

 NX1 X-5 
ReleasedSeptember 2014August 2012Fresher by 25 months
Screen resolution1036k460kClearer screen (+576k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Pentax X-5 and Samsung NX1

 X-5 NX1 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Pentax X-5 vs Samsung NX1 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Pentax X-5 offers outside measurements of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") having a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) and the Samsung NX1 has dimensions of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") having a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Check out the Pentax X-5 versus Samsung NX1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the X-5 versus the NX1.

Pentax X-5 vs Samsung NX1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the X-5 and NX1 is 65 and 66 respectively.

Pentax X-5 vs Samsung NX1 top view buttons comparison

Pentax X-5 vs Samsung NX1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing technical specs. The photograph here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the X-5 and NX1.

As you can tell, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The X-5 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Samsung NX1 will deliver extra detail having its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older X-5 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Pentax X-5 vs Samsung NX1 sensor size comparison

Pentax X-5 vs Samsung NX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax X-5 vs Samsung NX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax X-5 Portrait photography factors
Samsung NX1 Portrait photography factors
43
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
80
focusing manually
megapixel count fantastic (28 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Pentax X-5 Street photography advice
Samsung NX1 Street photography advice
50
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (595 grams)
74
has a tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
supports touch focus
weather sealing
lighter than others in class (550g)
very good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Pentax X-5 Sports photography advice
Samsung NX1 Sports photography advice
52
excellent zoom range (22-580mm 26.4 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
megapixel count fantastic (28MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Pentax X-5 Travel photography factors
Samsung NX1 Travel photography factors
53
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (22mm)
great reach (580mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (595 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
74
lighter than others in class (550 grams)
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
supports touch focus
megapixel count fantastic (28 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax X-5
Landscape photography with Samsung NX1
47
focusing manually
reasonably wide (22mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
78
focusing manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count fantastic (28 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax X-5 Vlogging information
Samsung NX1 Vlogging information
26
reasonably wide (22mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (595g)
34
built-in touchscreen
features face detection autofocus
video res high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external microphone port
lighter than others in class (550g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
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Pentax X-5 vs Samsung NX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax X-5 and Samsung NX1
 Pentax X-5Samsung NX1
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Samsung
Model type Pentax X-5 Samsung NX1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2012-08-22 2014-09-15
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - DRIMe 5
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 28 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 6480 x 4320
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 51200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 209
Cross type focus points - 153
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 22-580mm (26.4x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dot 1,036k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 230k dot 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1500s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec 15.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 9.10 m 11.00 m (ISO 100)
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG H.265
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 595 grams (1.31 pounds) 550 grams (1.21 pounds)
Dimensions 119 x 86 x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") 139 x 102 x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 83
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 1363
Other
Battery life 330 shots 500 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA BP1900
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 - 30 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II)
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $230 $1,500