Pentax X-5 vs Samsung WB50F

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax X-5 and Samsung WB50F. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax X-5 Gallery and Samsung WB50F Gallery.

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).

See the Pentax X-5 vs Samsung WB50F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.