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product_id: 1896632
title: "Pentax X-5 Digital Camera with 26x Optical Zoom and 3\" LCD (Black)"
brand: "pentax"
price: "€ 354.61"
currency: EUR
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reviews_count: 4
url: https://www.desertcart.nl/products/1896632-pentax-x-5-digital-camera-with-26x-optical-zoom-3
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# 3" Tiltable LCD Screen 16MP BSI CMOS Sensor 26x Optical Zoom Pentax X-5 Digital Camera with 26x Optical Zoom and 3" LCD (Black)

**Brand:** pentax
**Price:** € 354.61
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 📷 Capture Life’s Details Like a Pro — Zoom, Shoot, and Share Instantly!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Pentax X-5 Digital Camera with 26x Optical Zoom and 3" LCD (Black) by pentax
- **How much does it cost?** € 354.61 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nl](https://www.desertcart.nl/products/1896632-pentax-x-5-digital-camera-with-26x-optical-zoom-3)

## Best For

- pentax enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted pentax brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Vivid 16MP Sensor:** Backlit CMOS sensor delivers sharp, vibrant images even in low light.
- • **Full HD Video Capture:** Record stunning 1080p videos at 30 FPS with efficient h.264 compression.
- • **Zoom into Every Moment:** Massive 26x optical zoom captures distant details with crystal clarity.
- • **Flexible Viewing Angles:** 3-inch tiltable LCD screen lets you shoot creatively from any perspective.
- • **Steady Shots Every Time:** Sensor-shift image stabilization ensures blur-free photos and smooth videos.

## Overview

The Pentax X-5 is a versatile 16MP digital camera featuring a powerful 26x optical zoom lens and a large 3-inch tiltable LCD screen for flexible shooting angles. Equipped with a backlit CMOS sensor and sensor-shift image stabilization, it delivers sharp, steady photos and Full HD 1080p video recording at 30 FPS. Perfect for professionals and enthusiasts seeking high-quality images and video with advanced autofocus and multiple shooting modes.

## Description

The stylish Pentax X-5 is a 16MP camera with 26X optical zoom, tiltable 3" LCD screen for the perfect still or video shot

## Features

- 16 megapixel backlit CMOS sensor
- A large 26X optical zoom (22.3-580mm equivalent) lens
- Large 3" tiltable LCD screen for easy shooting at any angle and electronic viewfinder with 230k pixels and diopter
- Sensor shift image stabilization
- 1080p video @ 30 FPS with h.264 compression

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Connectivity Technology | HDMI, USB |
| Wireless Technology | Yes |
| Video Output | HDMI |
| Total USB 2.0 Ports | 1 |
| Total USB Ports | 1 |
| Total Video Out Ports | 1 |
| Shooting Modes | Aperture Priority, Automatic, Landscape, Manual, Portrait, Shutter Priority, Sports |
| Digital Scene Transition | zoom |
| Digital-Still | Yes |
| Movie Mode | Yes |
| Image Capture Type | Stills & Video |
| Night vision | No |
| Auto Focus Technology | Contrast Detection, Face Detection, Live View, Multi-area, Single, Tracking |
| Focus Features | Contrast Detection |
| Autofocus Points | 9 |
| Focus Type | Autofocus & Manual |
| Focus Mode | Automatic AF (AF-A) |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| File Format | JPG (EXIF 2.2), DCF 2.0, DPOF |
| Effective Still Resolution | 16 |
| JPEG Quality Level | Normal |
| Maximum Image Size | 4608 Centimeters |
| Total Still Resolution | 16 MP |
| Maximum Focal Length | 580 Millimeters |
| Optical Zoom | 26 x |
| Lens Type | Telephoto, Wide Angle |
| Zoom | Optical Zoom |
| Camera Lens | A telephoto and wide-angle lens with a maximum focal length of 580mm |
| Minimum Focal Length | 22 Millimeters |
| Digital Zoom | 7.2 |
| Lens Construction | [MORE THAN 1] |
| Metering Methods | Multi, Center-weighted, Spot |
| Exposure Control | Aperture Priority, Custom, Manual, Movie, Program, Scene, Shutter Priority |
| White Balance Settings | Auto |
| Self Timer | 10 Seconds |
| Crop Mode | 4:3 |
| Screen Size | 3 Inches |
| Display Type | LCD |
| Dots Per Screen | 460000 |
| Display Fixture Type | Tilting |
| Display Resolution Maximum | 460,000 |
| Has Color Screen | Yes |
| Flash Memory Type | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Memory Storage Capacity | 8 GB |
| Recording Capacity | 6E+1 Minutes |
| Flash Memory Speed Class | 10, UHS-I, or UHS-II |
| Flash Memory Bus Interface Type | SD |
| Flash Memory Installed Size | 8 GB |
| Compatible Mountings | Pentax X |
| Sensor Type | BSI CMOS |
| Image stabilization | Sensor-shift |
| Expanded ISO Minimum | 100 |
| Photo Sensor Resolution | 16 MP |
| Photo Sensor Size | 1/2.3-inch |
| Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/1500 Seconds |
| Minimum Shutter Speed | 4 seconds |
| Form Factor | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Special Feature | Image Stabilization |
| Color | Black |
| Item Weight | 1.3 Pounds |
| Video Resolution | FHD 1080p |
| Viewfinder | Electronic |
| Flash Modes | Auto, On, Off, Face Detection, Zoom |
| Camera Flash | Built-In |
| Compatible Devices | Pentax X |
| Continuous Shooting | 10 |
| Aperture modes | Aperture Priority |
| Video Capture Format | MJPEG |
| Expanded ISO Maximum | 6400 |
| Battery Weight | 50 Grams |
| Delay between shots | 0.1 seconds |
| Battery Cell Type | Lithium Ion |
| Battery Average Life | 330 Photos |
| Battery Type | 4 x AA batteries (Alkaline, Lithium, Nickel and Rechargeable Ni-MH) |
| Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant |
| Supported Audio Format | WAV, AAC |
| Frame Rate | 30 FPS |
| Mount Type | Pentax K-mount |

## Product Details

- **Compatible Mountings:** Pentax X
- **Photo Sensor Technology:** BSI CMOS
- **Supported File Format:** JPG (EXIF 2.2), DCF 2.0, DPOF
- **Image Stabilization:** Sensor-shift
- **Maximum Focal Length:** 580 Millimeters
- **Optical Zoom:** 26 x
- **Expanded ISO Minimum:** 100
- **Metering Description:** Multi, Center-weighted, Spot
- **Brand:** Pentax
- **Model Name:** Pentax X-5

## Images

![Pentax X-5 Digital Camera with 26x Optical Zoom and 3" LCD (Black) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71mGHQE-VCL.jpg)
![Pentax X-5 Digital Camera with 26x Optical Zoom and 3" LCD (Black) - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91TrAi+HjCL.jpg)
![Pentax X-5 Digital Camera with 26x Optical Zoom and 3" LCD (Black) - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71SvVBuQA2L.jpg)
![Pentax X-5 Digital Camera with 26x Optical Zoom and 3" LCD (Black) - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91qKfz48LIL.jpg)
![Pentax X-5 Digital Camera with 26x Optical Zoom and 3" LCD (Black) - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61cXqx2XVaL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: I have another question in reference to Depth of Field,  where you can focus on one object while the background behind that object is sort of blurry.**
A: Excellent question.  Bridge cameras such as this one have a very small sensor compared to standard DSLRs such as the K5 or K50.  This allows them to have much smaller lenses and large zoom range. However there two drawbracks. The first is more noise due to the much smaller sensor size. The second result is very large depths of field.   When taking pictures of close up objects such as insects or single flowers on a plant, this is an advantage. However if you are trying to take a portrait of someone, the sharp background will be a distraction.  I usually use photoshop to blur the background with this camera as I have not found a way to vary the aperature setting to minimize the depth of field.

**Q: I am not familiar with a bridge camera.  Can you provide a definition?**
A: It's a cross between a point and shoot and a full featured DSLR. This camera has a number of exposure options and an effective, although limited, manual focus. Frankly it's a very nice camera and an excellent choice for the price. It does not have interchangeable lenses. In full automatic mode it does very well. Great auto-focus in situations where there is not much contrast or in low light. I've had mine for about 6 months and couldn't be more pleased.

**Q: What does the camera come with??**
A: Gave the camera to my son so I am not sure of everything that came with it - sorry.

**Q: Does this camera have a weather proof body?  I live in the tropics and have had more than one camera and lens "die" from the humidity.  Thanks!**
A: No, I never had a problem with the humidity in the Tropics.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Nice Camera! Nice Price!
*by R***Y on November 26, 2013*

I couldn't be more pleased. While it did lack some "basic" features like a UV filter and threads for one, this seems to be the "norm" for this level of product. Images are sharp. Color is good. Camera is small, yet easy to grip. The tilt display/viewer is indispensable for my uses. I do a lot of ground level photography and get tired of laying in the mud. The standard viewer is also clear and one does not have to miss shots because of bright daytime lighting conditions rendering the LCD useless. The ability to select aperture or shutter speed manual exposures and particularly manual "focus" is just icing on the cake. The zoom takes a bit to get used to (it's very fast). I also like the infrared focus assist for low light conditions. I have been a Nikon user for years (I still have my Nikon F), but was disappointed with the P520. Plus it didn't work on aperture setting when it arrived, so I returned it. Amazon was fine with that. I really wanted the tilt back, so I looked around for quite some time until I found this camera. Pentax has been the staple for photography art students for years and they have a good reputation for ruggedness and overall dependability. Add to that, it costs much less than some others, made my decision easy. This camera may have more features than you need, but it has a very reliable and accurate "Auto" mode, so you can just point and shoot and feel confident you got the shot you wanted. In summation (finally) I would highly recommend this camera.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Pretty Good Camera
*by "***R on February 16, 2014*

I like the camera so far. It is fairly easy to use. I am still learning it's features. Does anybody know where I can find a user group or book that would tell me more about the camera? It comes with a printed manual which is a pleasant surprise. The manual is pretty complete. I am just looking for something more with hints, tips, and lessons. The auto picture seems to do a pretty good job adapting to different conditions. With it being winter, I have not found much opportunity to take pictures except of snow. I am looking forward to this spring when the flower bloom and leaves come out. I like these general purpose cameras over the SLR's because you don't have to carry a lot of lens and you still get pretty good pictures and they are much more economical. This camera comes at a pretty good price for what you are getting.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best camera out there in this price range!!!
*by A***E on December 8, 2013*

I love this camera. It has an incredible zoom capability (I've taken pictures from a cliff of surfers in the water below me, and the zoom is good enough that I can practically see their expressions), it takes awesome action shots, and generally does everything I want it to do. The hundred dollar difference between this camera and a cheap point-and-shoot is more than worth it. If you want a better camera than this one, you'll probably going to have to fork over a whole lot more cash. For me, this is all I will need for a long time. Oddly, I enjoy the fact that it uses AA batteries...I've had troubles in the past with chargers for proprietary lithium batteries getting lost, and then you're out of luck. I just use rechargeable AA batteries, and then switch them out as needed. Bottom line...I don't think you're going to find a better camera for this price. Two thumbs up!

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*Last updated: 2026-03-07*