Canon SX150 IS vs Pentax X-5

Lets look much closer at the Canon SX150 IS and Pentax X-5, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Pentax. The image resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the X-5 (16MP) is relatively close and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX150 IS was revealed 3 months before the X-5 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX150 IS being a Compact camera and the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SX150 IS matches up versus the X-5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX150 IS and Pentax X-5. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX150 IS Gallery and Pentax X-5 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX150 IS enjoys outside dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") with a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Pentax X-5 has proportions of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") along with a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs).

See the Canon SX150 IS and Pentax X-5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the SX150 IS against the X-5.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX150 IS and X-5 is 86 and 65 respectively.

Generally, its hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes simply by viewing specifications. The picture here will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX150 IS and X-5.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Pentax X-5 to provide you with extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively.