Pentax X-5 vs Samsung SL202

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Pentax X-5 and Samsung SL202, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Pentax and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the X-5 (16MP) and SL202 (10MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The X-5 was announced 3 years later than the SL202 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung SL202 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the X-5 grades vs the SL202 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax X-5 and Samsung SL202. The whole galleries are available at Pentax X-5 Gallery and Samsung SL202 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Pentax X-5 has got external 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) and the Samsung SL202 has measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check the Pentax X-5 and Samsung SL202 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the X-5 compared to the SL202.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X-5 and SL202 is 65 and 94 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements merely by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the X-5 and SL202.

Clearly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Pentax X-5 to result in greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more recent X-5 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.