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title: "Pentax X-5 silver 16 Digital Camera with 26x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom with 3-Inch LCD (Silver)"
brand: "pentax"
price: "AED 33"
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# 3" Tiltable LCD Screen 16MP BSI CMOS Sensor 26x Optical Zoom Pentax X-5 silver 16 Digital Camera with 26x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom with 3-Inch LCD (Silver)

**Brand:** pentax
**Price:** AED 33
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 📷 Capture Life’s Zoomed-In Moments Like a Pro!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Pentax X-5 silver 16 Digital Camera with 26x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom with 3-Inch LCD (Silver) by pentax
- **How much does it cost?** AED 33 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ae](https://www.desertcart.ae/products/1054491-pentax-x-5-silver-16-digital-camera-with-26x-optical)

## 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

- • **Shoot from Any Angle:** 3-inch tiltable LCD screen and electronic viewfinder let you frame perfect shots effortlessly.
- • **Steady Shots, Always:** Sensor-shift image stabilization keeps your photos blur-free, even on the move.
- • **Zoom into Every Detail:** Massive 26x optical zoom captures distant moments with crystal clarity.
- • **Seamless HD Video Capture:** Record smooth 1080p videos at 30fps with efficient h.264 compression for easy sharing.
- • **Vivid, Sharp Shots Every Time:** 16MP backlit CMOS sensor ensures vibrant, noise-free images even in low light.

## Overview

The Pentax X-5 Silver is a versatile 16MP digital camera featuring a powerful 26x optical zoom lens, a large 3-inch tiltable LCD screen, and sensor-shift image stabilization. Designed for both photography and videography, it offers 1080p HD video recording and an electronic viewfinder, making it perfect for creative professionals and enthusiasts who demand flexibility and sharp image quality in a compact, stylish package.

## 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

Review: Nice Camera! Nice Price! - 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. desertcart 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.
Review: Great camera - Even better than I expected. Especially like the macro settings, great for extreme close ups. The editing software is more versatile than Kodak. Definitely go for rechargeable batteries because it takes 4 AA's, the good news is the camera is kind on the power so those batteries will keep you running for days. Overall very pleased, it's not rugged, I'm pretty sure a couple good bounces off the ground and it would be toast, but I use it to photograph jewelry, clothing and assorted stuff for eBay. It's nice to switch to the viewfinder to take pics outside without shooting blind because the large screen looses its charm in the bright sunlight, nice to have the option. Pretty intuitive on the technology, not difficult to learn how to use all the bells and whistles. I've had it a couple of months now and so far very pleased.

## 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 |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0091TC3OC |
| Aperture modes | Aperture Priority |
| Are Batteries Included | Yes |
| Aspect Ratio | 4:3 |
| Auto Focus Technology | Contrast Detection, Face Detection, Live View, Multi-area, Single, Tracking |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| Autofocus Points | 9 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #469,804 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #4,144 in Digital Point & Shoot Cameras |
| Bit Depth | 8 Bit |
| Brand | Pentax |
| Built-In Media | Camera Body & Lens |
| Camera Flash | Built-In |
| Camera Lens | 22-580mm telephoto and wide-angle lens with adjustable aperture (Aperture Priority mode) |
| Color | Silver |
| Compatible Devices | Pentax X |
| Compatible Flash Memory Type | SD, microSD |
| Compatible Mountings | Pentax X |
| Connectivity Technology | HDMI, USB |
| Continuous Shooting | 10 |
| Crop Mode | 4:3 |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 out of 5 stars 163 Reviews |
| Digital Scene Transition | zoom |
| Digital Zoom | 7.2 |
| Digital-Still | Yes |
| Display Fixture Type | Tilting |
| Display Maximum Resolution | 460,000 pixels |
| Display Resolution Maximum | 460,000 |
| Display Type | LCD |
| Dots Per Screen | 53333 |
| Effective Still Resolution | 16 |
| Expanded ISO Maximum | 6400 |
| Expanded ISO Minimum | 100 |
| Exposure Control | Aperture Priority, Custom, Manual, Movie, Program, Scene, Shutter Priority |
| File Format | JPG (EXIF 2.2), DCF 2.0, DPOF |
| Flash Memory Bus Interface Type | UHS-I |
| Flash Memory Installed Size | 75.3 |
| Flash Memory Speed Class | 1 |
| Flash Memory Type | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Flash Memory UHS Speed Class | 1 |
| Flash Modes | Auto, On/Fill, Off, Slow Sync |
| Flash Sync Speed | 1/200 |
| Focal Length Description | 22.0 - 580.0 millimeters |
| Focus Features | Contrast Detection |
| Focus Mode | Continuous-Servo AF (AF-C) |
| Focus Type | Autofocus & Manual |
| Form Factor | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Generation | 1 |
| HDMI Type | Type D Micro HDMI |
| Hardware Interface | AV Port |
| Has Color Screen | Yes |
| Image Capture Type | Video |
| Image Stabilization | Sensor-shift |
| Image stabilization | Sensor-shift |
| Item Weight | 1.3 Pounds |
| JPEG Quality Level | Normal |
| Lens Construction | 13 |
| Lens Type | Telephoto, Wide Angle |
| Manufacturer | Pentax |
| Manufacturer Part Number | X-5 silver |
| Maximum Focal Length | 580 Millimeters |
| Maximum Image Size | 4608 Pixels |
| Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/1500 Seconds |
| Metering Methods | Multi, Center-weighted, Spot |
| Minimum Focal Length | 22 Millimeters |
| Minimum Shutter Speed | 4 seconds |
| Model Name | Pentax X-5 |
| Model Number | X-5 silver |
| Model Series | X-5 |
| Movie Mode | No |
| Night vision | No |
| Number of Diaphragm Blades | 9 |
| Optical Zoom | 26 |
| Photo Sensor Resolution | 16 MP |
| Photo Sensor Size | 1/2.33 inches (6.08 x 4.56 mm) |
| Photo Sensor Technology | BSI CMOS |
| Real Angle Of View | 58.5 Degrees |
| Remote Included | No |
| Screen Size | 3 Inches |
| Sensor Type | BSI CMOS |
| Series Number | 5 |
| Shooting Modes | Aperture Priority, Manual, Movie, Program, Scene, Shutter Priority |
| Skill Level | Novice |
| Special Feature | Image Stabilization |
| Specific Uses For Product | Photography, Videography |
| Supported File Format | JPG (EXIF 2.2), DCF 2.0, DPOF |
| Supported Image Format | JPG |
| Total Still Resolution | 16 MP |
| Total USB 2.0 Ports | 1 |
| Total USB Ports | 1 |
| Total Video Out Ports | 2 |
| UPC | 027075219298 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Video Capture Format | MJPEG |
| Video Output | HDMI |
| Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Viewfinder | Electronic |
| Warranty Description | 1 year parts and labor |
| White Balance Settings | Auto |
| Wireless Technology | Yes |
| Write Speed | 10 MB/s |
| Zoom | Optical Zoom |

## Product Details

- **Aspect Ratio:** 4:3
- **Brand:** Pentax
- **Compatible Mountings:** Pentax X
- **Expanded ISO Minimum:** 100
- **Image Stabilization:** Sensor-shift
- **Maximum Focal Length:** 580 Millimeters
- **Metering Description:** Multi, Center-weighted, Spot
- **Optical Zoom:** 26
- **Photo Sensor Technology:** BSI CMOS
- **Supported File Format:** JPG (EXIF 2.2), DCF 2.0, DPOF

## Images

![Pentax X-5 silver 16 Digital Camera with 26x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom with 3-Inch LCD (Silver) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71U4yh8ahML.jpg)
![Pentax X-5 silver 16 Digital Camera with 26x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom with 3-Inch LCD (Silver) - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71gIBDXl9hL.jpg)
![Pentax X-5 silver 16 Digital Camera with 26x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom with 3-Inch LCD (Silver) - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51+-94-I2nL.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.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great camera
*by T***Y on September 13, 2013*

Even better than I expected. Especially like the macro settings, great for extreme close ups. The editing software is more versatile than Kodak. Definitely go for rechargeable batteries because it takes 4 AA's, the good news is the camera is kind on the power so those batteries will keep you running for days. Overall very pleased, it's not rugged, I'm pretty sure a couple good bounces off the ground and it would be toast, but I use it to photograph jewelry, clothing and assorted stuff for eBay. It's nice to switch to the viewfinder to take pics outside without shooting blind because the large screen looses its charm in the bright sunlight, nice to have the option. Pretty intuitive on the technology, not difficult to learn how to use all the bells and whistles. I've had it a couple of months now and so far very pleased.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Pretty nice bridge camera for the price
*by T***N on September 23, 2012*

I was reluctant at first to purchase this camera thanks to its small sensor (typically smaller sensors show more noise in the images), but, since it is a backlit sensor, similar to the Pentax Q (which I thoroughly enjoy), I decided to try it. The cost helped, too, of course. So far, I have shot nearly 300 images since getting the camera, and, so far at least, I am very impressed with the images I have obtained. The camera build quality is okay but is nowhere near the level of the Q. Buttons don't have much in the way of tactile feedback and actually seem somewhat mushy on my copy. The camera itself is fairly lightweight considering the amount of glass in that zoom lens, but it is bulky, making it seem (to me) to be bigger than it really is. I suspect those people with small hands might have difficulty with the grip -- it's very deep, but fits my hand pretty well. The battery door, the bane of many modern cameras, seems awfully flimsy (IMO), but perhaps it is better built than it seems -- I've certainly had no problem with it so far even though it is very tight-fitting with batteries installed. The LCD tilts nicely and solidly holds its place, no matter where it is positioned. When I turn up the brightness, the LCD is clearly visible in the direct Texas sunlight I have to cope with. The EVF, while being somewhat low resolution, is actually far better than I had expected, being clear enough for composition and manual focusing. The EVF diopter adjustment can accommodate my terribly myopic eyes. I can even see the entire view with my glasses on! On my copy of the camera, the exposure is a bit off. I've had to dial in a -0.7 to -1.0 EV to get a better shot. Switching to Spot metering helps a little, but the exposure is still too bright in most situations I have encountered so far. The camera resets the EV setting to 0.0 upon restart, a bit annoying to me, but not a big deal and it may be irrelevant to the average user. Images are surprisingly clean to my eyes, but when pixel peeping I can see that noise has been handled a little too aggressively by the camera. I suspect it would only be noticeable in huge prints, though, which I don't make very often. Unfortunately, though, the camera provides no RAW saving capability, but the JPG engine is quite good enough for me. I have not bothered trying any ISOs beyond 400; 400 is the max I ever use for my style of photography, even when shooting film. The lens covers a huge range (one of the selling points of the camera, right?) and the optical quality is pretty good. However, some chromatic aberration creeps in when shooting high contrast scenes (birds against a clear sky, for example), especially at the longer focal lengths. Again, it's really only noticeable to me when pixel peeping. Zooming is virtually silent and reasonably fast. For that matter, once you turn off the annoying shutter noises, the camera is incredibly quiet. Be warned about startup/shutdown and processing times, though. The camera is rather slow to start: positioning the lens takes a second or so and increases slightly if you have the zoom "memory" set -- this is where the camera returns the camera to zoom position it was last at when powered down. Powering down also takes a second or so as the lens has to follow an interesting "dance" to retract into the camera. Finally, even when pre-focused, I have noticed a modest delay in capturing/saving photos. The camera isn't really one for you action photogs, sorry to say. The macro is phenomenal! While many cameras reserve macro for the widest location in the zoom range, the X-5 uses the middle end of the zoom, giving the photographer better composition options, IMO. There is also a 1 cm macro setting that really lets you close in on your subject. Manual control is implemented better in this camera than in some others I have used. Tapping the EV button on top will switch the control wheel between shutter speed and aperture. This arrangement works quite well for me but YMMV. What has really surprised me is the battery life. As I wrote above, I have shot nearly 300 photos so far and the battery indicator hasn't changed since I first put in the batteries (Sanyo Eneloops). All in all, if you are interested in a bridge camera with a long zoom range, you really can't beat the Pentax X-5. While the size might put off some, remember you are getting a zoom lens that goes from 22.3mm to 580mm (in 35mm equivalent focal lengths). It is far from perfect, but, given the cost, it is well worth the money. I know this is a rather long-winded review, but I hope someone will find it useful.

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