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PentaxX-5

Release year2012
Sensor type1/2.33-inch (6.08 x 4.56 mm) BSI-CMOS

Specs

Release year: 2012
Megapixels: 16 MP
Sensor: 1/2.33-inch (6.08 x 4.56 mm) BSI-CMOS
Lens: 22.3-580 mm equivalent, F3.1-5.9
Memory card: SD/SDHC/SDXC
Max memory: Up to 2TB by SDXC standard
Battery: Pentax model-specific rechargeable battery
Size: 119 x 86 x 107 mm

Owner note

Why people still want it

Pentax X-5 is a Pentax zoom-first compact, useful when reach and grip matter more than the thinnest pocket shape. It is usually a daylight travel or casual nature option rather than a party-flash tiny compact.

Before you overpay

Check that the lens extends and retracts smoothly, flash fires, screen is readable, buttons respond, and the battery door closes firmly. Confirm Pentax model-specific rechargeable battery, the charger or AA plan, and SD/SDHC/SDXC before comparing prices. For long-zoom bodies, test the full zoom range because lens errors can make the camera unusable.

Best use

Best for daylight travel zoom, school events, casual nature photos, and distant details where a tiny pocket camera would feel too limited.

What to compare

Compare it with nearby Pentax Optio models plus Canon ELPH / IXUS, Nikon COOLPIX, and Sony Cyber-shot pocket cameras. A complete working kit usually beats a better-looking model name.