Pentax X-5 vs Samsung NX5
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Pentax X-5 vs Samsung NX5 Key Specs
(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
- Launched August 2012
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
- Announced June 2010
Pentax X-5 vs Samsung NX5 Overview
Here is a complete overview of the Pentax X-5 versus Samsung NX5, one being 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 NX5 (15MP) is very similar but the X-5 (1/2.3") and NX5 (APS-C) offer different sensor size.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe X-5 was manufactured 2 years later than the NX5 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the X-5 scores vs the NX5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Pentax X-5 vs Samsung NX5 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax X-5 and Samsung NX5. The entire galleries are available at Pentax X-5 Gallery and Samsung NX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax X-5 over the Samsung NX5
X-5 | NX5 | |||
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Announced | August 2012 | June 2010 | Fresher by 28 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Pentax X-5
NX5 | X-5 |
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Common features in the Pentax X-5 and Samsung NX5
X-5 | NX5 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display size | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | No Touch friendly display |
Pentax X-5 vs Samsung NX5 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Pentax X-5 comes with outside measurements of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") along with a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) while the Samsung NX5 has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).
Check out the Pentax X-5 versus Samsung NX5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the X-5 and the NX5.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the X-5 and NX5 is 65 and 80 respectively.
Pentax X-5 vs Samsung NX5 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading specs. The visual here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the X-5 and NX5.
All in all, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The X-5 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh harder and the Pentax X-5 will offer you greater detail due to its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics more aggressively. The more modern X-5 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
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Pentax X-5 vs Samsung NX5 Specifications
Pentax X-5 | Samsung NX5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Pentax | Samsung |
Model type | Pentax X-5 | Samsung NX5 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2012-08-22 | 2010-06-01 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | DRIM Engine |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 15 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4592 x 3056 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Samsung NX |
Lens zoom range | 22-580mm (26.4x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 32 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | - | Active Matrix OLED screen |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 230k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 9.10 m | 11.00 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/180s |
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | 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 gr (1.31 pounds) | 499 gr (1.10 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 119 x 86 x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") | 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 shots | 400 shots |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | BP1130 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $230 | $499 |