Canon SX130 IS vs Pentax X-5

In this article, we are analyzing the Canon SX130 IS vs Pentax X-5, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Pentax. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX130 IS (12MP) and X-5 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX130 IS was revealed 24 months earlier than the X-5 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX130 IS being a Compact camera and the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SX130 IS scores vs the X-5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX130 IS and Pentax X-5. The full galleries are available at Canon SX130 IS Gallery and Pentax X-5 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX130 IS has physical measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") along with a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) while 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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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX130 IS and the X-5.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX130 IS and X-5 is 85 and 65 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements merely by researching specifications. The photograph underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX130 IS and X-5.

To sum up, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Pentax X-5 to result in greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older SX130 IS will be behind in sensor technology.