Pentax XG-1 (X-5 successor)

JPT · 07-12-2014, 06:58 AM

The following link shows the specs and a picture of the Pentax XG-1, a successor to the X-5. Don't get too excited - it still has a 1/2.3 sensor and looks like a distinctly budget model.

????????????PENTAX XG-1??????????????? - ????info

RonHendriks1966 · 07-12-2014, 07:11 AM

A dying breed I think.

This needs a larger sensor, the one off MX-1/Q7 or a 1" sensor. Needs to do RAW. So much zoom isn't needed, I guess that 25-300mm would be good. PRIME M processor, so a real killer in processing compared to cheaper camera's. The D-Li109 battery that is also in the K-50.

mee · 07-12-2014, 07:19 AM

Originally posted by RonHendriks1966

A dying breed I think.

This needs a larger sensor, the one off MX-1/Q7 or a 1" sensor. Needs to do RAW. So much zoom isn't needed, I guess that 25-300mm would be good. PRIME M processor, so a real killer in processing compared to cheaper camera's. The D-Li109 battery that is also in the K-50.

I think so too. Though the appeal of a large bridge camera these days IS you get a massive focal range. Otherwise, a compact like even the MX-1 seems more appealing to me. You bring up an interesting point.. if Ricoh could make their compact and bridge cameras support accessories made for the K-500 and K-50, it might be a further stepping stone into Ricoh-made (Pentax) dSLRs.

I hope news of an X-5 successor means there will be an MX-1 successor... preferably smaller than MX-1 but with an EVF.

Adam · 07-12-2014, 10:57 AM

Pentax needs to have some sort of consumer offering, so this is good news. I'm sure it will be announced at photokina, if not earlier.

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RonHendriks1966 · 07-12-2014, 12:06 PM

Originally posted by Adam

Pentax needs to have some sort of consumer offering, so this is good news. I'm sure it will be announced at photokina, if not earlier.

Yes, but this is ending up being a 199 euro camera that is very large and doubtly making quality images at aperture 5.6 and 1000mm range.

Poit · 07-12-2014, 03:52 PM

I'm surprised there is still a market for that sort of camera, or that manufacturers would bother resourcing it.

Obviously there is, if they still make them...

Mistral75 · 07-12-2014, 04:01 PM

Originally posted by Adam

(...) I'm sure it will be announced at photokina, if not earlier.

In a few days actually.

Bob from Aus · 07-12-2014, 05:11 PM

Originally posted by Poit

Obviously there is, if they still make them...

Yes the market is for my sister in law. She thinks she can keep up with my K3 attached to my Sigma 500 plus my macro lenses.

Adam · 07-12-2014, 05:59 PM

Originally posted by RonHendriks1966

Yes, but this is ending up being a 199 euro camera that is very large and doubtly making quality images at aperture 5.6 and 1000mm range.

Yeah, but there's certainly still interest in such cameras. I think the high-end market should focus on fixed lens cameras like the GR and fujis.

lytrytyr · 07-12-2014, 06:17 PM

Originally posted by RonHendriks1966

A dying breed I think.

I happened to be in a major tourist area recently.
Among all the Canons and Nikons, and a few Sonys,
I only spotted three Pentaxes, and they were all X5s!

K David · 07-12-2014, 07:59 PM

Originally posted by Adam

Yeah, but there's certainly still interest in such cameras. I think the high-end market should focus on fixed lens cameras like the GR and fujis.

FWIW, I see cameras like the X-5 being used by people more often than DSLRs. I think people like having DSLR-like use and IQ without having the temptation of multiple lenses. The Sony ones are particularly popular in my area with Canon's being a close second.

**Canada_Rockies** · 07-12-2014, 08:34 PM

My wife bought an X-5 earlier this year. It is light, easy to carry, and has a viewfinder. The viewfinder may be electronic, but it beats trying to frame anything with an LCD screen hands down.

Uluru · 07-13-2014, 12:21 AM

Don't judge the camera by the likelihood of its appeal to you.
This is a super cheap budget model to be sold by truckloads and is made to remind people of a brand name of Pentax next time they intend to buy something more serious.
Pentax absolutely needs such toys. MX-1 was another one.

Scootatheschool1990 · 07-13-2014, 12:49 AM

Link is down. Cannot see. Screen shot?

JPT · 07-13-2014, 12:52 AM

Link still works for me. Try this one, which is the same page through Google translate.

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07-12-2014, 06:58 AM	#1
JPT Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Tokyo Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,821	Pentax XG-1 (X-5 successor) The following link shows the specs and a picture of the Pentax XG-1, a successor to the X-5. Don't get too excited - it still has a 1/2.3 sensor and looks like a distinctly budget model. ????????????PENTAX XG-1??????????????? - ????info

07-12-2014, 05:59 PM	#9
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,594	Originally posted by RonHendriks1966 Yes, but this is ending up being a 199 euro camera that is very large and doubtly making quality images at aperture 5.6 and 1000mm range. Yeah, but there's certainly still interest in such cameras. I think the high-end market should focus on fixed lens cameras like the GR and fujis. Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

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07-12-2014, 07:11 AM	#2
RonHendriks1966 Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,675	A dying breed I think. This needs a larger sensor, the one off MX-1/Q7 or a 1" sensor. Needs to do RAW. So much zoom isn't needed, I guess that 25-300mm would be good. PRIME M processor, so a real killer in processing compared to cheaper camera's. The D-Li109 battery that is also in the K-50.

07-12-2014, 07:19 AM	#3
mee Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 7,403	Originally posted by RonHendriks1966 A dying breed I think. This needs a larger sensor, the one off MX-1/Q7 or a 1" sensor. Needs to do RAW. So much zoom isn't needed, I guess that 25-300mm would be good. PRIME M processor, so a real killer in processing compared to cheaper camera's. The D-Li109 battery that is also in the K-50. I think so too. Though the appeal of a large bridge camera these days IS you get a massive focal range. Otherwise, a compact like even the MX-1 seems more appealing to me. You bring up an interesting point.. if Ricoh could make their compact and bridge cameras support accessories made for the K-500 and K-50, it might be a further stepping stone into Ricoh-made (Pentax) dSLRs. I hope news of an X-5 successor means there will be an MX-1 successor... preferably smaller than MX-1 but with an EVF.

07-12-2014, 10:57 AM	#4
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,594	Pentax needs to have some sort of consumer offering, so this is good news. I'm sure it will be announced at photokina, if not earlier. Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

07-12-2014, 12:06 PM	#5
RonHendriks1966 Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,675	Originally posted by Adam Pentax needs to have some sort of consumer offering, so this is good news. I'm sure it will be announced at photokina, if not earlier. Yes, but this is ending up being a 199 euro camera that is very large and doubtly making quality images at aperture 5.6 and 1000mm range.

07-12-2014, 03:52 PM	#6
Poit Banned Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Canberra, Australia Posts: 423	I'm surprised there is still a market for that sort of camera, or that manufacturers would bother resourcing it. Obviously there is, if they still make them...

07-12-2014, 04:01 PM	#7
Mistral75 Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Paris, France Posts: 7,527	Originally posted by Adam (...) I'm sure it will be announced at photokina, if not earlier. In a few days actually.

07-12-2014, 05:11 PM	#8
Bob from Aus Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,094	Originally posted by Poit Obviously there is, if they still make them... Yes the market is for my sister in law. She thinks she can keep up with my K3 attached to my Sigma 500 plus my macro lenses.

07-12-2014, 06:17 PM	#10
lytrytyr Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2011 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,310	Originally posted by RonHendriks1966 A dying breed I think. I happened to be in a major tourist area recently. Among all the Canons and Nikons, and a few Sonys, I only spotted three Pentaxes, and they were all X5s!

07-12-2014, 07:59 PM	#11
K David Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Colorado Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,437	Originally posted by Adam Yeah, but there's certainly still interest in such cameras. I think the high-end market should focus on fixed lens cameras like the GR and fujis. FWIW, I see cameras like the X-5 being used by people more often than DSLRs. I think people like having DSLR-like use and IQ without having the temptation of multiple lenses. The Sony ones are particularly popular in my area with Canon's being a close second.

07-12-2014, 08:34 PM	#12
Canada_Rockies Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sparwood, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,385	My wife bought an X-5 earlier this year. It is light, easy to carry, and has a viewfinder. The viewfinder may be electronic, but it beats trying to frame anything with an LCD screen hands down.

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07-13-2014, 12:21 AM	#13
Uluru Banned Join Date: May 2010 Location: Back to my Walkabout Creek Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,535	Don't judge the camera by the likelihood of its appeal to you. This is a super cheap budget model to be sold by truckloads and is made to remind people of a brand name of Pentax next time they intend to buy something more serious. Pentax absolutely needs such toys. MX-1 was another one.

07-13-2014, 12:49 AM	#14
Scootatheschool1990 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Boise Idaho Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 466	Link is down. Cannot see. Screen shot?

07-13-2014, 12:52 AM	#15
JPT Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Tokyo Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,821 Original Poster	Link still works for me. Try this one, which is the same page through Google translate. Google Translate