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Pentax X-5 vs Samsung SL820

Portability
65
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Pentax X-5 front
 
Samsung SL820 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Pentax X-5 vs Samsung SL820 Key Specs

Pentax X-5
(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
Samsung SL820
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Pentax X-5 over the Samsung SL820

 X-5 SL820 
AnnouncedAugust 2012February 2009More modern by 43 months
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Pentax X-5

 SL820 X-5 

Common features in the Pentax X-5 and Samsung SL820

 X-5 SL820 
Display sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Pentax X-5 vs Samsung SL820 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Pentax X-5 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax X-5 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax X-5 Portrait photography advice
Samsung SL820 Portrait photography advice
43
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
26
comes with face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax X-5 as a Street photography camera
Samsung SL820 as a Street photography camera
50
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than others (595g)
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax X-5
Sports photography with Samsung SL820
52
long zoom range (22-580mm 26.4 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax X-5 Travel photography factors
Samsung SL820 Travel photography factors
53
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (22mm)
very long zoom (580mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (595g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
57
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax X-5 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung SL820 as a Landscape photography camera
47
manual focus
pretty wide (22mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax X-5 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SL820 as a Vlogging camera
26
pretty wide (22mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no external mic socket
heavier than others (595g)
27
reasonably wide (28mm)
comes with face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic port
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Pentax X-5 vs Samsung SL820 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax X-5 and Samsung SL820
 Pentax X-5Samsung SL820
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