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Pentax X-5 vs Samsung NX3000

Portability
65
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Pentax X-5 front
 
Samsung NX3000 front
Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
62
Overall
62

Pentax X-5 vs Samsung NX3000 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 NX3000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 230g - 117 x 66 x 39mm
  • Announced May 2014
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX2000
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Pentax X-5 vs Samsung NX3000 Overview

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Pentax X-5 versus Samsung NX3000, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Pentax and Samsung. The resolution of the X-5 (16MP) and the NX3000 (20MP) is very similar but the X-5 (1/2.3") and NX3000 (APS-C) offer different sensor sizing.

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The X-5 was brought out 21 months prior to the NX3000 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the X-5 matches up versus the NX3000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax X-5 over the Samsung NX3000

 X-5 NX3000 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX3000 over the Pentax X-5

 NX3000 X-5 
AnnouncedMay 2014August 2012Fresher by 21 months
Display resolution461k460kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Pentax X-5 and Samsung NX3000

 X-5 NX3000 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Pentax X-5 vs Samsung NX3000 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor 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") having a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) while the Samsung NX3000 has measurements of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the X-5 vs the NX3000.

Pentax X-5 vs Samsung NX3000 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the X-5 and NX3000 is 65 and 89 respectively.

Pentax X-5 vs Samsung NX3000 top view buttons comparison

Pentax X-5 vs Samsung NX3000 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing only by reading a spec sheet. The visual below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the X-5 and NX3000.

Clearly, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The X-5 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh trickier and the Samsung NX3000 will offer you greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older X-5 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Pentax X-5 vs Samsung NX3000 sensor size comparison

Pentax X-5 vs Samsung NX3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax X-5 vs Samsung NX3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax X-5 Portrait photography features
Samsung NX3000 Portrait photography features
43
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
77
manual focus
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax X-5 Street photography features
Samsung NX3000 Street photography features
50
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (595 grams)
81
has a tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than average in class (230g)
great high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Pentax X-5 Sports photography features
Samsung NX3000 Sports photography features
52
incredible zoom range (22-580mm 26.4 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
56
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
low frames per second (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax X-5
Travel photography with Samsung NX3000
53
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (22mm)
great zoom (580mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (595g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
68
lighter than average in class (230g)
MP count decent (20MP)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax X-5 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX3000 as a Landscape photography camera
47
you can focus manually
fairly wide (22mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
72
manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax X-5 Vlogging info
Samsung NX3000 Vlogging info
26
fairly wide (22mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
missing microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (595g)
34
provides face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (230 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
no external microphone support
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Pentax X-5 vs Samsung NX3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax X-5 and Samsung NX3000
 Pentax X-5Samsung NX3000
General Information
Brand Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax X-5 Samsung NX3000
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2012-08-22 2014-05-26
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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 35
Cross focus points - 1
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 22-580mm (26.4x) -
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Number of lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 230k dots -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 9.10 m no built-in flash
Flash settings - no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 595 grams (1.31 lb) 230 grams (0.51 lb)
Physical dimensions 119 x 86 x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") 117 x 66 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 330 images 370 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA B740
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2-30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $230 $897