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Pentax X-5 vs Samsung WB2200F

Portability
65
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Pentax X-5 front
 
Samsung WB2200F front
Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Pentax X-5 vs Samsung WB2200F 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
  • Announced August 2012
Samsung WB2200F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 708g - 119 x 122 x 99mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Pentax X-5 vs Samsung WB2200F Overview

Following is a complete comparison of the Pentax X-5 versus Samsung WB2200F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Pentax and Samsung. The image resolution of the X-5 (16MP) and the WB2200F (16MP) is relatively similar and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The X-5 was introduced 16 months before the WB2200F which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a short view of how the X-5 matches up versus the WB2200F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax X-5 over the Samsung WB2200F

 X-5 WB2200F 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Samsung WB2200F over the Pentax X-5

 WB2200F X-5 
IntroducedJanuary 2014August 2012More modern by 16 months

Common features in the Pentax X-5 and Samsung WB2200F

 X-5 WB2200F 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Pentax X-5 vs Samsung WB2200F Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera, you should factor its weight and volume. The Pentax X-5 offers exterior measurements of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") and a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB2200F has sizing of 119mm x 122mm x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 708 grams (1.56 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the X-5 compared to the WB2200F.

Pentax X-5 vs Samsung WB2200F size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X-5 and WB2200F is 65 and 59 respectively.

Pentax X-5 vs Samsung WB2200F top view buttons comparison

Pentax X-5 vs Samsung WB2200F Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes only by reviewing specs. The image below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the X-5 and WB2200F.

All in all, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution so you should expect similar quality of files but you really should consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged X-5 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Pentax X-5 vs Samsung WB2200F sensor size comparison

Pentax X-5 vs Samsung WB2200F Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax X-5 vs Samsung WB2200F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax X-5
Portrait photography with Samsung WB2200F
44
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
44
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax X-5 Street photography info
Samsung WB2200F Street photography info
50
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competitors (595g)
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (708 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax X-5 Sports photography factors
Samsung WB2200F Sports photography factors
53
great zoom range (22-580mm 26.4 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
53
incredible zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax X-5 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB2200F as a Travel photography camera
54
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (22mm)
long reach (580mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (595g)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
51
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (20mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (708g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax X-5 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung WB2200F Landscape photography highlights
47
focusing manually
really wide (22mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
46
you can focus manually
really wide (20mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax X-5 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB2200F as a Vlogging camera
27
really wide (22mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic port
heavier than competitors (595g)
25
really wide (20mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (708 grams)
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Pentax X-5 vs Samsung WB2200F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax X-5 and Samsung WB2200F
 Pentax X-5Samsung WB2200F
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax X-5 Samsung WB2200F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-08-22 2014-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 22-580mm (26.4x) 20-1200mm (60.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 230 thousand dots 200 thousand dots
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 1/8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 9.10 m 6.00 m (ISO Auto)
Flash modes - Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash Off, Red-eye fix
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920x1080(30fps), 1280x720(30fps), 640x480(30fps), QVGA(30fps, 30s, Streaming) * High Speed : 360fps(176x128), 240fps(384x288)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 595 grams (1.31 lb) 708 grams (1.56 lb)
Dimensions 119 x 86 x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") 119 x 122 x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9")
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 -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model 4 x AA BP-1410
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SCXC
Card slots One One
Launch price $230 $599