Pentax X90 vs Samsung NX5

Following is a detailed comparison of the Pentax X90 and Samsung NX5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Pentax and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the X90 (12MP) and the NX5 (15MP) is pretty well matched but the X90 (1/2.3") and NX5 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizes.

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The X90 was launched 2 months after the NX5 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the X90 grades vs the NX5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax X90 and Samsung NX5. The complete galleries are available at Pentax X90 Gallery and Samsung NX5 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Pentax X90 has outside dimensions of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX5 has dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax X90 and Samsung NX5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the X90 against the NX5.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the X90 and NX5 is 69 and 80 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes just by reading through specifications. The image underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the X90 and NX5.

Plainly, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The X90 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Samsung NX5 will give you more detail utilizing its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively.