Pentax X-5 vs Samsung NX2000

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Pentax X-5 and Samsung NX2000, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Pentax and Samsung. The image resolution of the X-5 (16MP) and the NX2000 (20MP) is fairly close but the X-5 (1/2.3") and NX2000 (APS-C) have different sensor measurements.

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The X-5 was released 15 months earlier than the NX2000 making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a simple overview of how the X-5 grades versus the NX2000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax X-5 and Samsung NX2000. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax X-5 Gallery and Samsung NX2000 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Pentax X-5 offers outside dimensions of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") with a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX2000 has measurements of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax X-5 and Samsung NX2000 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the X-5 vs the NX2000.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X-5 and NX2000 is 65 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes only by researching specifications. The image here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the X-5 and NX2000.

To sum up, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The X-5 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Samsung NX2000 will result in extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged X-5 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.