Pentax X-5 vs Samsung NX210

Let's look a bit more closely at the Pentax X-5 versus Samsung NX210, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Pentax and Samsung. The resolution of the X-5 (16MP) and the NX210 (20MP) is pretty similar but the X-5 (1/2.3") and NX210 (APS-C) use different sensor sizes.

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The X-5 was launched at a similar time to the NX210 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the X-5 scores vs the NX210 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax X-5 & Samsung NX210. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax X-5 Gallery & Samsung NX210 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Pentax X-5 comes with outside measurements of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") having a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) and the Samsung NX210 has dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax X-5 versus Samsung NX210 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the X-5 and the NX210.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X-5 and NX210 is 65 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes simply by going over specifications. The image below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the X-5 and NX210.

To sum up, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The X-5 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh harder and the Samsung NX210 will offer extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.