Pentax X-5 vs Samsung NX200

Following is a extended analysis of the Pentax X-5 and Samsung NX200, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Pentax and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the X-5 (16MP) and the NX200 (20MP) is pretty comparable but the X-5 (1/2.3") and NX200 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor size.

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The X-5 was brought out 6 months after the NX200 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the X-5 matches up vs the NX200 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax X-5 and Samsung NX200. The entire galleries are available at Pentax X-5 Gallery and Samsung NX200 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Pentax X-5 enjoys outside dimensions of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") and a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) and the Samsung NX200 has sizing of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs).

Check out the Pentax X-5 and Samsung NX200 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the X-5 compared to the NX200.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the X-5 and NX200 is 65 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes purely by checking out technical specs. The pic underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the X-5 and NX200.

As you can tell, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The X-5 due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Samsung NX200 will show extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively.