Canon S200 vs Pentax X-5

The following is a thorough review of the Canon S200 versus Pentax X-5, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the S200 (10MP) and X-5 (16MP) and the S200 (1/1.7") and X-5 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The S200 was released 19 months after the X-5 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon S200 being a Compact camera and the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the S200 scores versus the X-5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot S200 & Pentax X-5. The complete galleries are provided at Canon S200 Gallery & Pentax X-5 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon S200 enjoys outside measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Pentax X-5 has measurements of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") along with a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon S200 versus Pentax X-5 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the S200 and the X-5.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S200 and X-5 is 93 and 65 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specifications. The picture below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S200 and X-5.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The S200 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Pentax X-5 will produce greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The younger S200 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.