Pentax
K-5
 vs
Pentax
X90

Updated (September, 2012): Compare the Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax X90

Pentax K-5

60

  
Pentax X90

53

  
Winner

Pentax K-5

Reasons to buy the Pentax K-5

Image stabilization
 Image stabilization
Sensor shift
Light sensitivity
 High ISO
12,800 ISO
Weather sealed
 Weather sealed
Shoot in extreme weather
Dynamic range
 Wide dynamic range
14.1 EV
HDR
 In-camera HDR
Combines multiple exposures
External mic jack
 External mic jack
Record higher quality audio with a microphone
 
Runner-up

Pentax X90

Reasons to buy the Pentax X90

Image stabilization
 Image stabilization
Sensor shift
Weight
 Light-weight
428 g
 

differences

Advantages of the Pentax K-5
Autofocus Faster autofocus Phase detection vs Contrast detection
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 Catch candid moments easily
Screen size Significantly larger screen 3.0" vs 2.7"
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 More than 10% larger screen
External mic jack Has an external mic jack Yes vs No
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 Record high quality audio with an external microphone
Movie format Higher resolution movies 1080p @ 25fps vs 720p
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 Shoots higher resolution Full HD (1080p) video
HDR Has in-camera HDR Yes vs No
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 Combines multiple exposures to capture high dynamic range
Sensor size Significantly larger sensor APS-C 23.6x15.7mm vs 1/2.3" 6.1x4.6mm
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 More than 13x larger sensor
True resolution Significantly higher true resolution 16.1 MP vs 9.8 MP
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 Capture more than 60% more detail in your photos
Interchangeable lenses Has interchangeable lenses Yes vs No
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 Can take advantage of a variety of lenses
Supports RAW Shoots RAW Yes vs No
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 Digitally develop your own photos with precise image control
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity 12,800 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
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 The K-5's maximum light sensitivity is 1 f-stop better
Continuous shooting Shoots faster 7 fps vs 1.1 fps
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 More than 6x faster continuous shooting
Light sensitivity (boost) Has boost ISO 51,200 ISO vs None
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 Allows taking photos in darker situations, often at the cost of additional noise in the image
Shutter lag Less shutter lag 104 ms vs 430 ms
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 4.1x less delay when taking photos
Sensor type Has a CMOS-family sensor CMOS vs CCD
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 CMOS-family sensors often produce better quality images
Thickness Thinner 2.9" vs 3.9"
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 Around 30% thinner
External flash Supports an external flash Yes vs No
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 An external flash often produces better looking flash images
Viewfinder Has an optical viewfinder Pentaprism vs Digital
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 Optical viewfinders save battery life and are more detailed
Longest exposure Longer exposures 30s vs 4s
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 7.5x longer exposures
Fastest shutter speed Faster max shutter speed 1/8000s vs 1/4000s
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 2x faster max shutter speed
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Advantages of the Pentax X90
Weight Significantly lighter 428 g vs 740 g
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 More than 40% lighter
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recommendations

Relative to the best recent digital cameras, and ignoring price

Pentax K-5 Pentax K-5
60 vs 53
Explain scores
Pentax X90 Pentax X90
Green arrow Snapsort recommends the Pentax K-5. This recommendation, however, should be taken with a grain of salt since it doesn't always make sense to compare a entry-level DSLR with a super zoom.

similarities

Compared to recent digital cameras

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Viewfinder Viewfinders Help
K-5:Pentaprism
X90:Digital
Fastest shutter speed Fast max shutter speeds Help
K-5:1/8000s
X90:1/4000s
Thickness Quite thick Help
K-5:2.9"
X90:3.9"
Weight Heavy Help
K-5:740 g
X90:428 g
Panorama Neither camera stitches together panoramas Help
You could stitch photos in post
3D Neither camera can take 3D photos Help
No 3d support
Size Large Help
K-5:130x96x72 mm
X90:112x81x99 mm

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon D5100

Nikon D5100

Entry-level DSLR

$497 body only

$597 - $805 with 18-55mm lens
Supports 24p Records movies in 24p
Screen flips out Has a screen which flips out
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Weight Is slightly heavier
Compare the D5100 vs the K-5
Compare the D5100 vs the X90
Nikon D5200

Nikon D5200

Entry-level DSLR

$697 body only

$797 with 18-55mm lens
True resolution Takes significantly higher resolution photos
Supports 24p Records movies in 24p
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Weight Is slightly heavier
Compare the D5200 vs the K-5
Compare the D5200 vs the X90

Pentax K-5 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Pentax K-30

Pentax K-30

Entry-level DSLR

$527 - $690 body only

$550 - $780 with 18-55mm lens
Supports 24p Supports 24p
Weight Lighter
External mic jack Lacks an external mic jack
Battery life Significantly shorter battery life
Compare the K-30 vs the K-5
Pentax K-5 II

Pentax K-5 II

Entry-level DSLR

$768 - $997 body only

$1,115 - $1,547 with 18-135mm lens
Battery life Longer battery life
Low light performance Slightly lower noise at high ISO
Compare the K-5 II vs the K-5
Nikon D7000

Nikon D7000

Entry-level DSLR

$897 body only

$997 with 18-105mm lens
Supports 24p Supports 24p
Autofocus Video autofocus
Image stabilization No image stabilization
HDR Lacks in-camera HDR
Compare the D7000 vs the K-5
Nikon D7100

Nikon D7100

Entry-level DSLR

$1,197 body only

$1,497 with 18-105mm lens
Supports 24p Supports 24p
Autofocus Video autofocus
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Light sensitivity Worse maximum light sensitivity
Compare the D7100 vs the K-5
Canon EOS 7D

Canon EOS 7D

Pro DSLR

$1,499 body only

$1,799 with 18-135mm lens
Supports 24p Supports 24p
Lens availability More lenses available
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Overall image quality Worse image quality
Compare the EOS 7D vs the K-5

Pentax X90 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Pentax X-5

Pentax X-5

Super zoom

$227 - $260
Screen size Significantly larger screen
Screen flips out Has a flip-out screen
Aperture Narrower aperture
Size Larger
Compare the X-5 vs the X90
Pentax X70

Pentax X70

Super zoom
Size Slightly smaller
Thickness Thinner
Macro focus Much worse macro capability
Zoom Slightly less zoom
Compare the X70 vs the X90
Fujifilm FinePix S4000

Fujifilm FinePix S4000

Super zoom

$188
Screen size Significantly larger screen
Panorama Can create panoramas in-camera
Aperture Narrower aperture
Light sensitivity Worse maximum light sensitivity
Compare the FinePix S4000 vs the X90
Nikon Coolpix P90

Nikon Coolpix P90

Super zoom
Screen size Significantly larger screen
Screen flips out Has a flip-out screen
Movie format Lower resolution movies
Zoom Slightly less zoom
Compare the Coolpix P90 vs the X90
Sony Cybershot DSC-HX9v

Sony Cybershot DSC-HX9v

Travel zoom

$314
Size Significantly smaller
Screen size Significantly larger screen
Aperture Narrower aperture
Zoom Less zoom
Compare the Cybershot DSC-HX9v vs the X90

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Pentax K-5 Pentax X90
Pentax K-5 Pentax X90
Pentax K-5 Pentax X90

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