Pentax X-5 vs Samsung ST30
65 Imaging
40 Features
50 Overall
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Pentax X-5 vs Samsung ST30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- 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)
- 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 0 - 0
- 640 x 480 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- 87g - 82 x 52 x 17mm
- Revealed January 2011
Pentax X-5 vs Samsung ST30 Overview
The following is a extended review of the Pentax X-5 vs Samsung ST30, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Pentax and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the X-5 (16MP) and ST30 (10MP) and the X-5 (1/2.3") and ST30 (1/3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe X-5 was announced 20 months after the ST30 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung ST30 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a short summary of how the X-5 grades against the ST30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Pentax X-5 vs Samsung ST30 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax X-5 & Samsung ST30. The whole galleries are available at Pentax X-5 Gallery & Samsung ST30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax X-5 over the Samsung ST30
X-5 | ST30 | |||
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Revealed | August 2012 | January 2011 | Newer by 20 months | |
Manually focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST30 over the Pentax X-5
ST30 | X-5 |
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Common features in the Pentax X-5 and Samsung ST30
X-5 | ST30 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display measurement | |
Display resolution | 460k | 460k | Equal display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Pentax X-5 vs Samsung ST30 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Pentax X-5 has got exterior dimensions of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") accompanied by a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) and the Samsung ST30 has measurements of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs).
Contrast the Pentax X-5 vs Samsung ST30 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the X-5 and the ST30.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the X-5 and ST30 is 65 and 98 respectively.
Pentax X-5 vs Samsung ST30 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions only by researching specs. The pic below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the X-5 and ST30.
All in all, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The X-5 using its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Pentax X-5 will result in extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images much more aggressively. The newer X-5 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
Pentax X-5 vs Samsung ST30 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
Landscape Comparison
Vlogging Comparison
Pentax X-5 vs Samsung ST30 Specifications
Pentax X-5 | Samsung ST30 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Pentax | Samsung |
Model | Pentax X-5 | Samsung ST30 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2012-08-22 | 2011-01-19 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 4.8 x 3.6mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 17.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | - |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 22-580mm (26.4x) | () |
Maximum aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | - |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 7.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 460k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 230k dot | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 9.10 m | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 595 grams (1.31 lb) | 87 grams (0.19 lb) |
Dimensions | 119 x 86 x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") | 82 x 52 x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 shots | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | 4 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $230 | $55 |