Pentax X-5 vs Samsung SL820
65 Imaging
39 Features
50 Overall
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94 Imaging
34 Features
21 Overall
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Pentax X-5 vs Samsung SL820 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 22-580mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 595g - 119 x 86 x 107mm
- Introduced August 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
- 168g - 95 x 59 x 23mm
- Announced February 2009
- Alternate Name is IT100
Pentax X-5 vs Samsung SL820 Overview
Following is a thorough analysis of the Pentax X-5 and Samsung SL820, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Pentax and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the X-5 (16MP) and SL820 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe X-5 was announced 3 years after the SL820 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung SL820 being a Compact camera.
Before diving through a full comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the X-5 scores against the SL820 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Pentax X-5 vs Samsung SL820 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax X-5 & Samsung SL820. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax X-5 Gallery & Samsung SL820 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax X-5 over the Samsung SL820
X-5 | SL820 | |||
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Announced | August 2012 | February 2009 | More modern by 43 months | |
Manual focus | Very precise focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Pentax X-5
SL820 | X-5 |
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Common features in the Pentax X-5 and Samsung SL820
X-5 | SL820 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither offers Touch display |
Pentax X-5 vs Samsung SL820 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Pentax X-5 offers physical measurements 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 SL820 has dimensions of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
Examine the Pentax X-5 and Samsung SL820 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the X-5 compared to the SL820.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the X-5 and SL820 is 65 and 94 respectively.
Pentax X-5 vs Samsung SL820 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes only by reviewing specifications. The image here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the X-5 and SL820.
Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Pentax X-5 to offer greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher X-5 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.
Pentax X-5 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
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Pentax X-5 vs Samsung SL820 Specifications
Pentax X-5 | Samsung SL820 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Pentax | Samsung |
Model | Pentax X-5 | Samsung SL820 |
Also called | - | IT100 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2012-08-22 | 2009-02-17 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 22-580mm (26.4x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.4-5.8 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 230 thousand dot | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 9.10 m | 4.50 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 595 gr (1.31 lb) | 168 gr (0.37 lb) |
Dimensions | 119 x 86 x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") | 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 photos | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | 4 x AA | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $230 | $280 |