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Pentax X-5 vs Samsung PL200

Portability
65
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Pentax X-5 front
 
Samsung PL200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31

Pentax X-5 vs Samsung PL200 Key Specs

Pentax X-5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • 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 PL200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 170g - 100 x 60 x 21mm
  • Introduced July 2010
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Pentax X-5 vs Samsung PL200 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Pentax X-5 and Samsung PL200, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Pentax and Samsung. The image resolution of the X-5 (16MP) and the PL200 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The X-5 was released 2 years after the PL200 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung PL200 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the X-5 scores vs the PL200 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax X-5 over the Samsung PL200

 X-5 PL200 
IntroducedAugust 2012July 2010Newer by 26 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Pentax X-5

 PL200 X-5 

Common features in the Pentax X-5 and Samsung PL200

 X-5 PL200 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Pentax X-5 vs Samsung PL200 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Pentax X-5 has got outer dimensions 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 PL200 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

See the Pentax X-5 and Samsung PL200 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the X-5 and the PL200.

Pentax X-5 vs Samsung PL200 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the X-5 and PL200 is 65 and 94 respectively.

Pentax X-5 vs Samsung PL200 top view buttons comparison

Pentax X-5 vs Samsung PL200 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by checking out technical specs. The image here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the X-5 and PL200.

As you can tell, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Pentax X-5 to produce extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer X-5 provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Pentax X-5 vs Samsung PL200 sensor size comparison

Pentax X-5 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax X-5 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax X-5 Portrait photography features
Samsung PL200 Portrait photography features
43
manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
features face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
28
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax X-5 as a Street photography camera
Samsung PL200 as a Street photography camera
50
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competition (595g)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax X-5
Sports photography with Samsung PL200
52
amazing zoom range (22-580mm 26.4 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax X-5 Travel photography information
Samsung PL200 Travel photography information
53
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (22mm)
great zoom (580mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (595 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
58
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax X-5
Landscape photography with Samsung PL200
47
manual focus
reasonably wide (22mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
37
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax X-5 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung PL200 as a Vlogging camera
26
reasonably wide (22mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic socket
heavier than competition (595 grams)
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
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Pentax X-5 vs Samsung PL200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax X-5 and Samsung PL200
 Pentax X-5Samsung PL200
General Information
Make Pentax Samsung
Model type Pentax X-5 Samsung PL200
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-08-22 2010-07-21
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 22-580mm (26.4x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 230k dot -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 9.10 m 4.60 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 595g (1.31 lb) 170g (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 119 x 86 x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID 4 x AA BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $230 $0