Pentax X-5 vs Samsung SL30

Here, we are reviewing the Pentax X-5 vs Samsung SL30, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Pentax and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the X-5 (16MP) and SL30 (10MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The X-5 was released 3 years later than the SL30 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung SL30 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the X-5 grades against the SL30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax X-5 & Samsung SL30. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax X-5 Gallery & Samsung SL30 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Pentax X-5 provides external measurements of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") having a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) and the Samsung SL30 has proportions of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Look at the Pentax X-5 vs Samsung SL30 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the X-5 and the SL30.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the X-5 and SL30 is 65 and 95 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing only by looking at specifications. The photograph here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the X-5 and SL30.

To sum up, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Pentax X-5 to give more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The newer X-5 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.