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Pentax X90 vs Samsung NX5

Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34
Pentax X90 front
 
Samsung NX5 front
Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53

Pentax X90 vs Samsung NX5 Key Specs

Pentax X90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 428g - 111 x 85 x 110mm
  • Revealed July 2010
Samsung NX5
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Launched June 2010
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Pentax X90 vs Samsung NX5 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Pentax X90 over the Samsung NX5

 X90 NX5 

Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Pentax X90

 NX5 X90 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Pentax X90 and Samsung NX5

 X90 NX5 
LaunchedJuly 2010June 2010Similar generation
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Pentax X90 vs Samsung NX5 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Pentax X90 vs Samsung NX5 size comparison

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

Pentax X90 vs Samsung NX5 top view buttons comparison

Pentax X90 vs Samsung NX5 Sensor Comparison

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.

Pentax X90 vs Samsung NX5 sensor size comparison

Pentax X90 vs Samsung NX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax X90 vs Samsung NX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax X90 Portrait photography advice
Samsung NX5 Portrait photography advice
29
manual focus
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
73
you can focus manually
good resolution (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax X90
Street photography with Samsung NX5
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
60
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competitors (499g)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax X90 Sports photography features
Samsung NX5 Sports photography features
42
great zoom range (26-676mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
52
good resolution (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great battery power (400 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax X90 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX5 as a Travel photography camera
51
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
very long reach (676mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
63
great battery power (400 per charge)
good resolution (15 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (499g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax X90 Landscape photography information
Samsung NX5 Landscape photography information
35
manual focus
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
68
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
good resolution (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
great battery power (400 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax X90
Vlogging with Samsung NX5
23
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
24
features face detect autofocus
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone support
more heavy than competitors (499 grams)
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Pentax X90 vs Samsung NX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax X90 and Samsung NX5
 Pentax X90Samsung NX5
General Information
Brand Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax X90 Samsung NX5
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2010-07-06 2010-06-01
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Prime DRIM Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 15MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 15
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 26-676mm (26.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.0 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Available lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 9.10 m 11.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
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 Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 428 grams (0.94 lb) 499 grams (1.10 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 85 x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6")
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 - 400 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model D-L106 BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $350 $499