Pentax X-5 vs Samsung WB800F

In this article, we are analyzing the Pentax X-5 versus Samsung WB800F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Pentax and Samsung. The resolution of the X-5 (16MP) and the WB800F (16MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The X-5 was released 4 months before the WB800F so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB800F being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the X-5 grades vs the WB800F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax X-5 & Samsung WB800F. The complete galleries are available at Pentax X-5 Gallery & Samsung WB800F Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Pentax X-5 enjoys external measurements of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") having a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) while the Samsung WB800F has sizing of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the X-5 against the WB800F.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the X-5 and WB800F is 65 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes merely by researching technical specs. The image below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the X-5 and WB800F.

As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of photographs though you would want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account.