Pentax X-5 vs Samsung ST65

The following is a detailed overview of the Pentax X-5 and Samsung ST65, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Pentax and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the X-5 (16MP) and the ST65 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The X-5 was brought out 20 months after the ST65 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung ST65 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the X-5 matches up versus the ST65 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax X-5 and Samsung ST65. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax X-5 Gallery and Samsung ST65 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Pentax X-5 has got outside dimensions 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 ST65 has specifications of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Check the Pentax X-5 and Samsung ST65 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the X-5 compared to the ST65.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the X-5 and ST65 is 65 and 99 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specifications. The image here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the X-5 and ST65.

Plainly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Pentax X-5 to give you greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer X-5 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.