Canon SX540 HS vs Pentax X-5

Lets look more closely at the Canon SX540 HS vs Pentax X-5, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Pentax. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the SX540 HS (20MP) and X-5 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX540 HS was manufactured 3 years later than the X-5 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the SX540 HS scores vs the X-5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX540 HS and Pentax X-5. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX540 HS Gallery and Pentax X-5 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX540 HS has external dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Pentax X-5 has measurements of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") and a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX540 HS vs Pentax X-5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the SX540 HS versus the X-5.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX540 HS and X-5 is 69 and 65 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing only by going over specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX540 HS and X-5.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Canon SX540 HS to deliver more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The newer SX540 HS should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.