Canon SX280 HS vs Pentax X-5

Let's look much closer at the Canon SX280 HS and Pentax X-5, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Pentax. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX280 HS (12MP) and X-5 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX280 HS was brought out 8 months after the X-5 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX280 HS being a Compact camera and the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SX280 HS scores vs the X-5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS & Pentax X-5. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX280 HS Gallery & Pentax X-5 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX280 HS has external measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Pentax X-5 has proportions of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") and a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX280 HS versus the X-5.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX280 HS and X-5 is 91 and 65 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading through specs. The picture underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX280 HS and X-5.

All in all, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Pentax X-5 to give you more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The younger SX280 HS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.