Pentax X-5 vs Sony S2000
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50 Overall
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Pentax X-5 vs Sony S2000 Key Specs
(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
- Released August 2012
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
- Revealed January 2010
Pentax X-5 vs Sony S2000 Overview
Here, we will be evaluating the Pentax X-5 vs Sony S2000, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Pentax and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the X-5 (16MP) and S2000 (10MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe X-5 was released 2 years later than the S2000 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony S2000 being a Compact camera.
Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summary of how the X-5 grades vs the S2000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Pentax X-5 vs Sony S2000 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax X-5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000. The complete galleries are available at Pentax X-5 Gallery and Sony S2000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax X-5 over the Sony S2000
X-5 | S2000 | |||
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Revealed | August 2012 | January 2010 | Fresher by 32 months | |
Manual focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Pentax X-5
S2000 | X-5 |
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Common features in the Pentax X-5 and Sony S2000
X-5 | S2000 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen size | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Pentax X-5 vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Pentax X-5 features outside dimensions of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") having a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) and the Sony S2000 has dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Check the Pentax X-5 vs Sony S2000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the X-5 vs the S2000.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the X-5 and S2000 is 65 and 93 respectively.
Pentax X-5 vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by going over a spec sheet. The graphic below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the X-5 and S2000.
As you can see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Pentax X-5 to offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more recent X-5 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
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Pentax X-5 vs Sony S2000 Specifications
Pentax X-5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Pentax | Sony |
Model type | Pentax X-5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2012-08-22 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz |
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 | 16MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3456 x 2592 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 22-580mm (26.4x) | 33-105mm (3.2x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.1-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 230 thousand dots | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 1 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/1200 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 9.10 m | 3.30 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 595 gr (1.31 pounds) | 167 gr (0.37 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 119 x 86 x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") | 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 photos | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $230 | $225 |