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Pentax X-5 vs Samsung NX11

Portability
65
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Pentax X-5 front
 
Samsung NX11 front
Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53

Pentax X-5 vs Samsung NX11 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 NX11
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Announced December 2010
  • Earlier Model is Samsung NX10
  • Successor is Samsung NX20
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Pentax X-5 vs Samsung NX11 Overview

Below is a extensive overview of the Pentax X-5 versus Samsung NX11, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Pentax and Samsung. The resolution of the X-5 (16MP) and the NX11 (15MP) is pretty close but the X-5 (1/2.3") and NX11 (APS-C) provide different sensor size.

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The X-5 was brought out 21 months later than the NX11 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the X-5 grades vs the NX11 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax X-5 over the Samsung NX11

 X-5 NX11 
AnnouncedAugust 2012December 2010More recent by 21 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Pentax X-5

 NX11 X-5 
Screen resolution614k460kClearer screen (+154k dot)

Common features in the Pentax X-5 and Samsung NX11

 X-5 NX11 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Pentax X-5 vs Samsung NX11 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Pentax X-5 provides exterior dimensions of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") with a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) while the Samsung NX11 has dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

See the Pentax X-5 versus Samsung NX11 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the X-5 compared to the NX11.

Pentax X-5 vs Samsung NX11 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the X-5 and NX11 is 65 and 80 respectively.

Pentax X-5 vs Samsung NX11 top view buttons comparison

Pentax X-5 vs Samsung NX11 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements simply by researching specifications. The graphic here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the X-5 and NX11.

To sum up, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The X-5 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Pentax X-5 will result in greater detail having its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent X-5 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Pentax X-5 vs Samsung NX11 sensor size comparison

Pentax X-5 vs Samsung NX11 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax X-5 vs Samsung NX11 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax X-5 Portrait photography details
Samsung NX11 Portrait photography details
43
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
73
manual focus
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Pentax X-5 Street photography info
Samsung NX11 Street photography info
50
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competition in class (595g)
60
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
heavier than average (499 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax X-5 Sports photography information
Samsung NX11 Sports photography information
52
incredible zoom range (22-580mm 26.4 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
52
resolution is good (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
better than average battery power (400 CIPA)
low fps (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax X-5 Travel photography information
Samsung NX11 Travel photography information
53
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (22mm)
very long reach (580mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (595g)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
63
better than average battery power (400 shots)
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (499g)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax X-5 Landscape photography information
Samsung NX11 Landscape photography information
47
has manual focus
relatively wide (22mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
68
manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3")
resolution is good (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (400 per charge)
no image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax X-5 Vlogging features
Samsung NX11 Vlogging features
26
relatively wide (22mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (595 grams)
24
includes face detect focus
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
heavier than average (499 grams)
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Pentax X-5 vs Samsung NX11 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax X-5 and Samsung NX11
 Pentax X-5Samsung NX11
General Information
Company Pentax Samsung
Model type Pentax X-5 Samsung NX11
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2012-08-22 2010-12-28
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - DRIM Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 15 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 15
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 22-580mm (26.4x) -
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Total lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 230 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 9.10 m 11.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/180 secs
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 595 gr (1.31 lbs) 499 gr (1.10 lbs)
Physical dimensions 119 x 86 x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 63
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 553
Other
Battery life 330 photos 400 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $230 $626