Pentax X-5 vs Samsung WB30F

Its time to look more closely at the Pentax X-5 versus Samsung WB30F, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Pentax and Samsung. The image resolution of the X-5 (16MP) and the WB30F (16MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The X-5 was released 4 months before the WB30F and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB30F being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the X-5 grades versus the WB30F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax X-5 and Samsung WB30F. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax X-5 Gallery and Samsung WB30F Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Pentax X-5 provides outer dimensions of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") and a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) while the Samsung WB30F has dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax X-5 versus Samsung WB30F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the X-5 and the WB30F.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X-5 and WB30F is 65 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements only by going through technical specs. The photograph below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the X-5 and WB30F.

As you can tell, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP and you should expect comparable quality of photos though you will want to take the production date of the cameras into account.