Pentax X-5 vs Samsung NX10

Let's take a more detailed look at the Pentax X-5 versus Samsung NX10, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Pentax and Samsung. The resolution of the X-5 (16MP) and the NX10 (15MP) is pretty close but the X-5 (1/2.3") and NX10 (APS-C) come with different sensor sizes.

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The X-5 was introduced 2 years after the NX10 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the X-5 matches up versus the NX10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax X-5 & Samsung NX10. The whole galleries are available at Pentax X-5 Gallery & Samsung NX10 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Pentax X-5 has got outer dimensions of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") with a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX10 has dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the X-5 and the NX10.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the X-5 and NX10 is 65 and 80 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions only by viewing a spec sheet. The image below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the X-5 and NX10.

Clearly, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The X-5 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Pentax X-5 will provide you with more detail using its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent X-5 provides a benefit in sensor tech.