Canon G3 X vs Pentax X-5

Lets examine more closely at the Canon G3 X and Pentax X-5, former being a Large Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the G3 X (20MP) and X-5 (16MP) and the G3 X (1") and X-5 (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

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The G3 X was launched 2 years later than the X-5 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the G3 X matches up against the X-5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G3 X & Pentax X-5. The complete galleries are available at Canon G3 X Gallery & Pentax X-5 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon G3 X has outside measurements of 123mm x 77mm x 105mm (4.8" x 3.0" x 4.1") with a weight of 733 grams (1.62 lbs) whilst the Pentax X-5 has proportions of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") having a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the G3 X versus the X-5.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G3 X and X-5 is 60 and 65 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by going over specs. The visual underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the G3 X and X-5.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G3 X because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Canon G3 X will offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The fresher G3 X provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.