Pentax X-5 vs Samsung ST93

Lets take a more detailed look at the Pentax X-5 and Samsung ST93, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Pentax and Samsung. The image resolution of the X-5 (16MP) and the ST93 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The X-5 was unveiled 17 months later than the ST93 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have different body design with the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung ST93 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the X-5 grades vs the ST93 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax X-5 & Samsung ST93. The full galleries are available at Pentax X-5 Gallery & Samsung ST93 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Pentax X-5 has external dimensions of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") with a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) while the Samsung ST93 has measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax X-5 and Samsung ST93 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the X-5 compared to the ST93.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X-5 and ST93 is 65 and 97 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to see the gap in sensor measurements only by seeing technical specs. The visual here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the X-5 and ST93.

As you have seen, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of images although you would want to factor the age of the cameras into account. The newer X-5 will have an edge in sensor innovation.