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Pentax X-5 vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
65
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Pentax X-5 front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Pentax X-5 vs Samsung WB50F Key Specs

Pentax X-5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • 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 WB50F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 207g - 101 x 68 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Pentax X-5 vs Samsung WB50F Overview

Here, we are comparing the Pentax X-5 vs Samsung WB50F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Pentax and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the X-5 (16MP) and the WB50F (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The X-5 was manufactured 16 months earlier than the WB50F making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB50F being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summation of how the X-5 scores vs the WB50F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax X-5 over the Samsung WB50F

 X-5 WB50F 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Pentax X-5

 WB50F X-5 
LaunchedJanuary 2014August 2012More recent by 16 months

Common features in the Pentax X-5 and Samsung WB50F

 X-5 WB50F 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Pentax X-5 vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Pentax X-5 features exterior dimensions of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") and a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) and the Samsung WB50F has sizing of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") along with a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the X-5 vs the WB50F.

Pentax X-5 vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the X-5 and WB50F is 65 and 92 respectively.

Pentax X-5 vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

Pentax X-5 vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements simply by checking specs. The visual below may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the X-5 and WB50F.

All in all, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of photos however you will need to take the release date of the products into consideration. The older X-5 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Pentax X-5 vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

Pentax X-5 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax X-5 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax X-5 Portrait photography information
Samsung WB50F Portrait photography information
43
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
37
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax X-5 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Street photography camera
50
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competition in class (595g)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (207g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Pentax X-5 Sports photography features
Samsung WB50F Sports photography features
52
amazing zoom range (22-580mm 26.4 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax X-5 Travel photography info
Samsung WB50F Travel photography info
53
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (22mm)
long zoom (580mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (595 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than average in class (207 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax X-5 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Landscape photography camera
47
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (22mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
47
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax X-5 Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB50F Vlogging highlights
26
reasonably wide (22mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of mic support
heavier than competition in class (595 grams)
30
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (207g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
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Pentax X-5 vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax X-5 and Samsung WB50F
 Pentax X-5Samsung WB50F
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax X-5 Samsung WB50F
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-08-22 2014-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 22-580mm (26.4x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 230k dot -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs -
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 9.10 m -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 595 gr (1.31 pounds) 207 gr (0.46 pounds)
Physical dimensions 119 x 86 x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1")
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 format Battery Pack -
Battery model 4 x AA BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $230 $180