Canon SX510 HS vs Pentax X-5

Below is a detailed assessment of the Canon SX510 HS versus Pentax X-5, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the SX510 HS (12MP) and X-5 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX510 HS was brought out 13 months later than the X-5 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX510 HS being a Compact camera and the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SX510 HS matches up vs the X-5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX510 HS and Pentax X-5. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX510 HS Gallery and Pentax X-5 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX510 HS provides exterior dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) while 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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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the SX510 HS and the X-5.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX510 HS and X-5 is 80 and 65 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading specs. The visual underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX510 HS and X-5.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Pentax X-5 to deliver extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The newer SX510 HS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.