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Pentax X-5 vs Samsung NX1000

Portability
65
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Pentax X-5 front
 
Samsung NX1000 front
Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
60
Overall
61

Pentax X-5 vs Samsung NX1000 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
  • Released August 2012
Samsung NX1000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
  • Launched April 2012
  • Refreshed by Samsung NX1100
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Pentax X-5 vs Samsung NX1000 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Pentax X-5 and Samsung NX1000, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Pentax and Samsung. The resolution of the X-5 (16MP) and the NX1000 (20MP) is relatively well matched but the X-5 (1/2.3") and NX1000 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The X-5 was manufactured 5 months later than the NX1000 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the X-5 grades against the NX1000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax X-5 over the Samsung NX1000

 X-5 NX1000 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Samsung NX1000 over the Pentax X-5

 NX1000 X-5 
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Pentax X-5 and Samsung NX1000

 X-5 NX1000 
LaunchedAugust 2012April 2012Similar generation
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Pentax X-5 vs Samsung NX1000 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Pentax X-5 offers physical measurements 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 NX1000 has measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the X-5 and the NX1000.

Pentax X-5 vs Samsung NX1000 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the X-5 and NX1000 is 65 and 90 respectively.

Pentax X-5 vs Samsung NX1000 top view buttons comparison

Pentax X-5 vs Samsung NX1000 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements just by looking at specifications. The graphic underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the X-5 and NX1000.

To sum up, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The X-5 due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Samsung NX1000 will give greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively.

Pentax X-5 vs Samsung NX1000 sensor size comparison

Pentax X-5 vs Samsung NX1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax X-5 vs Samsung NX1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax X-5 Portrait photography features
Samsung NX1000 Portrait photography features
43
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
77
has manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Pentax X-5 Street photography details
Samsung NX1000 Street photography details
50
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competition (595 grams)
73
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than average (222g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Pentax X-5 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX1000 as a Sports photography camera
52
amazing zoom range (22-580mm 26.4 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
56
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax X-5
Travel photography with Samsung NX1000
53
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (22mm)
great zoom (580mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (595 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
68
lighter than average (222g)
good MP (20MP)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax X-5 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung NX1000 Landscape photography highlights
47
you can focus manually
rather wide (22mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
71
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax X-5 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX1000 as a Vlogging camera
26
rather wide (22mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic support
heavier than competition (595g)
34
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (222g)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
does not have external mic jack
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Pentax X-5 vs Samsung NX1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax X-5 and Samsung NX1000
 Pentax X-5Samsung NX1000
General Information
Brand Pentax Samsung
Model type Pentax X-5 Samsung NX1000
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2012-08-22 2012-04-19
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 15
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 22-580mm (26.4x) -
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Number of lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 230 thousand dot -
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1500s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 9.10 m no built-in flash
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 595g (1.31 lb) 222g (0.49 lb)
Physical dimensions 119 x 86 x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 72
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 840
Other
Battery life 330 images 320 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA BC1030
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $230 $388