Pentax X-5 vs Samsung ST700

Below, we are looking at the Pentax X-5 vs Samsung ST700, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Pentax and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the X-5 (16MP) and the ST700 (16MP) is very similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The X-5 was launched 20 months later than the ST700 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung ST700 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the X-5 matches up against the ST700 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax X-5 & Samsung ST700. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax X-5 Gallery & Samsung ST700 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Pentax X-5 has got physical dimensions 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 ST700 has dimensions of 99mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the X-5 against the ST700.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the X-5 and ST700 is 65 and 99 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the X-5 and ST700.

All in all, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution and you can expect similar quality of files though you have to consider the age of the products into consideration. The fresher X-5 should have a benefit in sensor technology.