Pentax X-5
Type
Bridge
Effective pixels
16 MP
Size
1/2.33"
Side view
Back side view
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White balance presets
8
Optical zoom (Integrated lens)
26 x
Digital zoom
7.2 x
Macro focus range (wide angle)
1 cm
Display size
3 in
Range
9.1 m
Flip-out screen
Yes
Eye-Fi compatible
Yes
Standard
Yes
Deep
107 in
Weight
595 oz
Rechargeable
No
Orientation sensor
No
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| General | |||
| Type | Bridge | ||
| Available | Yes | ||
| Release date (US) | September 2012 | ||
| Street price (US) | 279.95 $ | ||
| Released (FR) | September 2012 | ||
| Street price (EUR) | 249 € | ||
| Colors | Grey Black |
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| Sensor | |||
| Effective pixels | 16 MP | ||
| Type | BSI-CMOS | ||
| Size | 1/2.33" | ||
| Area | 6.08x4.56 mm | ||
| Optics | |||
| Integrated lens | Yes | ||
| Optical zoom | 26 x | ||
| Focal length (35mm equivalent) | 22-580 mm | ||
| Maximum aperture | F3.1 - F5.9 | ||
| Interchangeable lens | No | ||
| Digital zoom | 7.2 x | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 s | ||
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1500 s | ||
| Display | |||
| Viewfinder | No | ||
| LiveView | Yes | ||
| Display size | 3 in | ||
| Display resolution | 460000 px | ||
| Touchscreen | No | ||
| Flip-out screen | Yes | ||
| Second display | No | ||
| Camera features | |||
| Exposure modes | Full manual Shutter Speed priority Aperture priority |
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| Metering modes | Center-weighted Multi Spot |
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| Self timer | Yes | ||
| Type | 2 seconds 10 seconds |
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| Scene modes | Yes | ||
| Other features | |||
| Orientation sensor | No | ||
| Proximity sensor | No | ||
| GPS | No | ||
| Timelapse | No | ||
| 3D | No | ||
| Projector | No | ||
| Waterproof | No | ||
| Environmentally sealed | No | ||
| Power | |||
| Standard | Yes | ||
| Battery type | AA | ||
| Number of batteries | 4 | ||
| Rechargeable | No | ||
| Battery Life (CIPA) | 330 | ||
| Size and weight | |||
86 in
107 in
119 in
595 oz
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| Height | 86 in | ||
| Width | 119 in | ||
| Deep | 107 in | ||
| Weight | 595 oz | ||
| Image | |||
| Max resolution | 4608x3456 pixels | ||
| Ratio | 1:1 3:2 4:3 16:9 |
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| ISO min | 100 | ||
| ISO max | 6400 | ||
| White balance presets | 8 | ||
| Custom white balance | Yes | ||
| Image stabilization | Yes | ||
| Stabilization type | Sensor | ||
| Uncompressed format | No | ||
| Focus | |||
| Autofocus | Contrast detection | ||
| Manual focus | Yes | ||
| Normal focus range (wide angle) | 40 cm | ||
| Macro focus range (wide angle) | 1 cm | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | ||
| Flash | |||
| Internal Flash | Yes | ||
| Modes | Auto On Off Red-eye Reduction Slow Sync |
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| Range | 9.1 m | ||
| External flash | No | ||
| Video | |||
| Format | Motion JPEG | ||
| Sound | Mono | ||
| Maximum resolution | 1920x1080 pixels | ||
| Maximum framerate at max resolution | 30 fps | ||
| High speed movie | No | ||
| Connectivity | |||
| USB | Yes | ||
| USB version | 2.0 | ||
| HDMI | Yes | ||
| Wi-Fi | No | ||
| Ethernet (RJ45) | No | ||
| DLNA | No | ||
| Memory card support | Yes | ||
| Type | SD SDHC SDXC |
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| Dual slot | No | ||
| Eye-Fi compatible | Yes | ||
| Remote control | Yes | ||
| Audio | No | ||
| NFC | No | ||
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