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Pentax X-5 vs Samsung NX200

Portability
65
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Pentax X-5 front
 
Samsung NX200 front
Portability
90
Imaging
61
Features
57
Overall
59

Pentax X-5 vs Samsung NX200 Key Specs

Pentax X-5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 22-580mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 595g - 119 x 86 x 107mm
  • Revealed August 2012
Samsung NX200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 223g - 117 x 63 x 36mm
  • Announced February 2012
  • Old Model is Samsung NX100
  • Replacement is Samsung NX210
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Pentax X-5 vs Samsung NX200 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Pentax X-5 over the Samsung NX200

 X-5 NX200 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Pentax X-5

 NX200 X-5 
Screen resolution614k460kSharper screen (+154k dot)

Common features in the Pentax X-5 and Samsung NX200

 X-5 NX200 
AnnouncedAugust 2012February 2012Same generation
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Pentax X-5 vs Samsung NX200 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Pentax X-5 vs Samsung NX200 size comparison

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

Pentax X-5 vs Samsung NX200 top view buttons comparison

Pentax X-5 vs Samsung NX200 Sensor Comparison

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.

Pentax X-5 vs Samsung NX200 sensor size comparison

Pentax X-5 vs Samsung NX200 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax X-5 vs Samsung NX200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax X-5 Portrait photography information
Samsung NX200 Portrait photography information
43
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
has face detect focus
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
76
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Pentax X-5 Street photography features
Samsung NX200 Street photography features
50
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than others in class (595 grams)
73
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than average in class (223g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Pentax X-5 Sports photography features
Samsung NX200 Sports photography features
52
great zoom range (22-580mm 26.4 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
has tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
55
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax X-5 Travel photography information
Samsung NX200 Travel photography information
53
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (22mm)
great zoom (580mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (595g)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
68
lighter than average in class (223 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax X-5
Landscape photography with Samsung NX200
47
manual focus
decently wide (22mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
70
focusing manually
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax X-5 Vlogging highlights
Samsung NX200 Vlogging highlights
26
decently wide (22mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone support
more heavy than others in class (595 grams)
34
provides face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (223g)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
lack of microphone support
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Pentax X-5 vs Samsung NX200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax X-5 and Samsung NX200
 Pentax X-5Samsung NX200
General Information
Company Pentax Samsung
Model type Pentax X-5 Samsung NX200
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2012-08-22 2012-02-28
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
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
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 15
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 22-580mm (26.4x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Available lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 230 thousand dots -
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1500s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 9.10 m no built-in flash
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 595 grams (1.31 lb) 223 grams (0.49 lb)
Physical dimensions 119 x 86 x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") 117 x 63 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 69
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 618
Other
Battery life 330 photographs 330 photographs
Battery style 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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $230 $818