Pentax X-5 vs Samsung PL120

Let's look closer at the Pentax X-5 vs Samsung PL120, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Pentax and Samsung. The image resolution of the X-5 (16MP) and the PL120 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The X-5 was released 20 months after the PL120 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple view of how the X-5 matches up against the PL120 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax X-5 and Samsung PL120. The complete galleries are available at Pentax X-5 Gallery and Samsung PL120 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Pentax X-5 offers outside measurements of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") accompanied by a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) and the Samsung PL120 has proportions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Check the Pentax X-5 vs Samsung PL120 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the X-5 vs the PL120.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the X-5 and PL120 is 65 and 99 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading specifications. The image here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the X-5 and PL120.

Plainly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Pentax X-5 to offer more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images way more aggressively. The more recent X-5 provides an edge in sensor innovation.