Pentax X-5 vs Samsung SH100

Here is a extensive overview of the Pentax X-5 vs Samsung SH100, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Pentax and Samsung. The image resolution of the X-5 (16MP) and the SH100 (14MP) is relatively similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The X-5 was launched 20 months later than the SH100 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung SH100 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the X-5 scores vs the SH100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax X-5 & Samsung SH100. The complete galleries are available at Pentax X-5 Gallery & Samsung SH100 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Pentax X-5 offers outer dimensions of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") and a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) whilst the Samsung SH100 has dimensions of 93mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the X-5 against the SH100.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the X-5 and SH100 is 65 and 99 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specifications. The graphic underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the X-5 and SH100.

Plainly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Pentax X-5 to offer more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger X-5 should have an edge in sensor technology.