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Comparison of Nikon Coolpix P100 and Pentax X-5 [S]ave

Attribute
Nikon Coolpix P100 ×
Pentax X-5 ×
General
ModelNikon Coolpix P100Pentax X-5
BrandNikonPentax
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.nikonusa.com/https://us.ricoh-imaging.com/
Model numberP100X-5
Camera formatEVFEVF
Release year (year)20102012
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)114119
Width (mm)99107
Height (mm)8386
Weight (g)486623
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Effective megapixels (MP)10.316
Sensor format1/2.3 inch1/2.33 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.0728.2
Sensor width (mm)6.176.13
Sensor height (mm)4.554.6
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.691.33
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization++
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1024 x 768(0.8 mp 4:3)
  • 1280 x 960(1.2 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 2736 x 2736(7.5 mp 1:1)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3584 x 2016(7.2 mp 16:9)
  • 3648 x 2432(8.9 mp 3:2)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1024 x 768(0.8 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1464(3.8 mp other)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3072 x 1728(5.3 mp 16:9)
  • 3072 x 2304(7.1 mp 4:3)
  • 3456 x 3456(11.9 mp 1:1)
  • 4608 x 2592(11.9 mp 16:9)
  • 4608 x 3456(15.9 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)101.1
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)-60
Image Storage
Movie file format.MOV (H.264)MOV (AVC/H.264 with monaural sound)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
LensZoom-Nikkor ED Lens with 3 ED and 4 Aspherical Elementssmc PENTAX zoom lens, 12 elements in 9 groups with 3 aspherical elements
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)26.00 - 678.0022.00 - 580.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)6.00 - 120.004.00 - 104.00
Zoom ratio (x)2626
Aperture range (f)0.12 - 0.360.32
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5040
Macro focus range (cm)-1 - 30
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 7.2
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast detect with Face-priority AF; 9-area Auto, 99-area manual select, centerContrast Detection: 9 point AF, Spot AF, Auto Tracking AF, Macro, Super Macro, Infinity Landscape, Manual, Focus Point Selection
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder typeEVF; 0.2-inch, 230K dot color LCDEVF: 230K-dot LCD with diopter adjustment dial (diopter range unavailable)
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)460,000460,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen++
Max playback zoom (x)1010
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto (160 - 800), High ISO Auto (160 - 1600), 160, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • preset
  • auto
  • daylight
  • fluorescent light (d
  • manual
  • n
  • shade
  • tungsten light
  • w)
Shutter speed range (s)1/8000 - 81/1500 - 4
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes256-segment matrix, Center-weighted, Spot, Spot AF areaMulti-segment, Center-weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority+-
Shutter priority+-
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesSport Continuous, Portrait, Landscape, Night Portrait, Party/Indoor, Beach/Snow, Sunset, Dusk/Dawn, Night Landscape, Close-upHandheld Night Snap, Sport, Landscape, Portrait, Scene (Flower, Blue Sky, Sunset, Night Scene, Night Scene Portrait, , Fireworks
Self timer (s)
  • 3
  • 10
  • 2
  • 3
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)+-
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto w/ red-eye reduction
  • fill flash
  • off
  • rear-curtain sync
  • slow sync
  • auto
  • auto + redeye
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • on + redeye
  • slow sync
  • slow sync + redeye
Flash range descriptionISO Auto: [W] 0.5 to 10m (1 ft. 8 in. to 32 ft.), [T] 1.7 to 2.5m (5 ft. 8 in. to 8 ft 2 in.)Auto ISO: Wide: approx. 0.66 - 38 ft; Tele: approx. 4.9 - 20ft
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)4375
Included memory typeInternalInternal
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant+-
Dpof compliant++
Remote control-+
Remote control type-
  • optional infrared
Connections (extended)
  • hdmi output
  • dc input
  • micro (type-d) hdmi
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)1.652.41
Camera penalizes early shutter press+-
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)101.1
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)6-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.170.51
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.240.67
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.310.13
Startup time (s)2.32.6
Flash cycle time, full power (s)75.8
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)250500
Battery form factorProprietary EN-EL54 x AA
1↑Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • lithium or alkaline disposable
  • nimh rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary EN-EL5 Lithium-ion rechargeable4 x Alkaline AAs
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)+-
Software
Included software
  • nikon software suite cd-rom
  • software cd-rom s-sw129
Os compatibility
  • macos-x 10.4.11+
  • windows xp/vista/7
-
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresSensor-shift Image Stabilization, In-camera High Dynamic Range, Night Landscape Mode (hand-held), Best Shot SelectorBSI CMOS Sensor, Sensor-shift-type Shake Reduction (SR), Tilting 460K-dot LCD, 230K-dot EVF, 1080p Full HD Movies



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