Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Pentax X-5

Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon ELPH 150 IS versus Pentax X-5, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 150 IS (20MP) and X-5 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 150 IS was revealed 18 months later than the X-5 making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon ELPH 150 IS being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the ELPH 150 IS grades against the X-5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS & Pentax X-5. The full galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 150 IS Gallery & Pentax X-5 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 150 IS has outer measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Pentax X-5 has specifications of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") with a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the ELPH 150 IS compared to the X-5.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 150 IS and X-5 is 95 and 65 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements purely by going over a spec sheet. The visual below might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 150 IS and X-5.

As you can see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Canon ELPH 150 IS to offer extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more recent ELPH 150 IS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.