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Pentax X-5 vs Samsung NX5

Portability
65
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Pentax X-5 front
 
Samsung NX5 front
Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53

Pentax X-5 vs Samsung NX5 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
  • Launched August 2012
Samsung NX5
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Pentax X-5 over the Samsung NX5

 X-5 NX5 
AnnouncedAugust 2012June 2010Fresher by 28 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Pentax X-5

 NX5 X-5 

Common features in the Pentax X-5 and Samsung NX5

 X-5 NX5 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Pentax X-5 vs Samsung NX5 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Pentax X-5 vs Samsung NX5 sensor size comparison

Pentax X-5 vs Samsung NX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax X-5 vs Samsung NX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax X-5 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung NX5 Portrait photography highlights
43
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
73
has manual focus
MP count decent (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Pentax X-5 Street photography features
Samsung NX5 Street photography features
50
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than competition (595g)
60
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
more heavy than others in class (499 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax X-5 Sports photography details
Samsung NX5 Sports photography details
52
great zoom range (22-580mm 26.4 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
52
MP count decent (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great battery power (400 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax X-5 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX5 as a Travel photography camera
53
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (22mm)
great reach (580mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (595 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
63
great battery power (400 shots)
MP count decent (15 megapixels)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (499 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax X-5 Landscape photography factors
Samsung NX5 Landscape photography factors
47
has manual focus
fairly wide (22mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse recording
68
has manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
MP count decent (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (400 shots)
no image stabilization
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax X-5 Vlogging advice
Samsung NX5 Vlogging advice
26
fairly wide (22mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no external microphone port
more heavy than competition (595 grams)
24
offers face detect focus
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone support
more heavy than others in class (499g)
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Pentax X-5 vs Samsung NX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax X-5 and Samsung NX5
 Pentax X-5Samsung NX5
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