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Pentax X-5 vs Samsung WB35F

Portability
65
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Pentax X-5 front
 
Samsung WB35F front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Pentax X-5 vs Samsung WB35F 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 WB35F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 194g - 101 x 61 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Pentax X-5 vs Samsung WB35F Overview

Lets look more closely at the Pentax X-5 vs Samsung WB35F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Pentax and Samsung. The image resolution of the X-5 (16MP) and the WB35F (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The X-5 was released 16 months earlier than the WB35F making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB35F being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the X-5 grades vs the WB35F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax X-5 over the Samsung WB35F

 X-5 WB35F 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Pentax X-5

 WB35F X-5 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014August 2012Newer by 16 months

Common features in the Pentax X-5 and Samsung WB35F

 X-5 WB35F 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Pentax X-5 vs Samsung WB35F Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Pentax X-5 offers physical dimensions of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") with a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB35F has specifications of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check out the Pentax X-5 vs Samsung WB35F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the X-5 compared to the WB35F.

Pentax X-5 vs Samsung WB35F size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the X-5 and WB35F is 65 and 93 respectively.

Pentax X-5 vs Samsung WB35F top view buttons comparison

Pentax X-5 vs Samsung WB35F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over a spec sheet. The picture underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the X-5 and WB35F.

As you can see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical MP and you should expect similar quality of files though you should always consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged X-5 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Pentax X-5 vs Samsung WB35F sensor size comparison

Pentax X-5 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax X-5 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax X-5 Portrait photography features
Samsung WB35F Portrait photography features
43
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
37
focusing manually
MP count decent (16MP)
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax X-5 Street photography factors
Samsung WB35F Street photography factors
50
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than average (595 grams)
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (194g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax X-5
Sports photography with Samsung WB35F
52
great zoom range (22-580mm 26.4 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax X-5 Travel photography info
Samsung WB35F Travel photography info
53
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (22mm)
long zoom (580mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (595 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
70
lighter than competition in class (194g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax X-5 Landscape photography info
Samsung WB35F Landscape photography info
47
you can focus manually
rather wide (22mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
43
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax X-5 Vlogging details
Samsung WB35F Vlogging details
26
rather wide (22mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
missing microphone jack
more heavy than average (595 grams)
31
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (194g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
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Pentax X-5 vs Samsung WB35F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax X-5 and Samsung WB35F
 Pentax X-5Samsung WB35F
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Samsung
Model type Pentax X-5 Samsung WB35F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-08-22 2014-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 22-580mm (26.4x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 230 thousand dots -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 9.10 m -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 595g (1.31 pounds) 194g (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 119 x 86 x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 330 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID 4 x AA BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots Single Single
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