Pentax X-5 vs Samsung NX11

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax X-5 and Samsung NX11. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax X-5 Gallery and Samsung NX11 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.