Canon SX120 IS vs Pentax X-5

Following is a in-depth assessment of the Canon SX120 IS vs Pentax X-5, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Pentax. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the SX120 IS (10MP) and X-5 (16MP) and the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and X-5 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX120 IS was brought out 4 years before the X-5 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX120 IS being a Compact camera and the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SX120 IS grades versus the X-5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX120 IS and Pentax X-5. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX120 IS Gallery and Pentax X-5 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX120 IS has got exterior dimensions of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs) and the Pentax X-5 has sizing 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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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the SX120 IS compared to the X-5.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX120 IS and X-5 is 87 and 65 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching specifications. The picture below will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX120 IS and X-5.

To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SX120 IS featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Pentax X-5 will result in more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged SX120 IS will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.