Canon SX60 HS vs Pentax X-5

Lets look more in depth at the Canon SX60 HS and Pentax X-5, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Pentax. The resolution of the SX60 HS (16MP) and the X-5 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX60 HS was brought out 2 years after the X-5 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SX60 HS scores against the X-5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX60 HS & Pentax X-5. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX60 HS Gallery & Pentax X-5 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX60 HS provides physical measurements of 128mm x 93mm x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) and 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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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the SX60 HS compared to the X-5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX60 HS and X-5 is 61 and 65 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions simply by going through a spec sheet. The picture underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX60 HS and X-5.

As you can see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of files however you should take the launch date of the cameras into account. The more recent SX60 HS should have an edge in sensor tech.