Pentax X-5 vs Samsung NX300M

Lets look more closely at the Pentax X-5 vs Samsung NX300M, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Pentax and Samsung. The image resolution of the X-5 (16MP) and the NX300M (20MP) is fairly well matched but the X-5 (1/2.3") and NX300M (APS-C) offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The X-5 was released 4 months earlier than the NX300M so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the X-5 matches up against the NX300M when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax X-5 & Samsung NX300M. The complete galleries are available at Pentax X-5 Gallery & Samsung NX300M Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Pentax X-5 comes with exterior measurements 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 NX300M has sizing of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax X-5 vs Samsung NX300M in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the X-5 vs the NX300M.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X-5 and NX300M is 65 and 86 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes only by checking a spec sheet. The pic below may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the X-5 and NX300M.

As you can see, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The X-5 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Samsung NX300M will give extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively.