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Canon SX620 HS vs Pentax X-5

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
48
Overall
46
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS front
 
Pentax X-5 front
Portability
65
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44

Canon SX620 HS vs Pentax X-5 Key Specs

Canon SX620 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-625mm (F3.2-6.6) lens
  • 182g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
  • Introduced May 2016
Pentax X-5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 22-580mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 595g - 119 x 86 x 107mm
  • Announced August 2012
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Canon SX620 HS vs Pentax X-5 Overview

Here is a extensive analysis of the Canon SX620 HS and Pentax X-5, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and X-5 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX620 HS was released 3 years later than the X-5 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX620 HS being a Compact camera and the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SX620 HS matches up against the X-5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Pentax X-5

 SX620 HS X-5 
AnnouncedMay 2016August 2012Fresher by 46 months
Screen resolution922k460kCrisper screen (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax X-5 over the Canon SX620 HS

 X-5 SX620 HS 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Canon SX620 HS and Pentax X-5

 SX620 HS X-5 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Canon SX620 HS vs Pentax X-5 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX620 HS comes with physical measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the SX620 HS against the X-5.

Canon SX620 HS vs Pentax X-5 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX620 HS and X-5 is 93 and 65 respectively.

Canon SX620 HS vs Pentax X-5 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Pentax X-5 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing just by going over specifications. The photograph below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX620 HS and X-5.

To sum up, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Canon SX620 HS to offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more recent SX620 HS should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX620 HS vs Pentax X-5 sensor size comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Pentax X-5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX620 HS vs Pentax X-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Portrait photography advice
Pentax X-5 Portrait photography advice
44
focusing manually
MP count good (20MP)
supports face detect focusing
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
features face detection focusing
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Street photography features
Pentax X-5 Street photography features
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (182g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
50
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than others in class (595 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Sports photography advice
Pentax X-5 Sports photography advice
48
great zoom range (25-625mm 25.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
supports tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (2.5 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
53
incredible zoom range (22-580mm 26.4 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Travel photography features
Pentax X-5 Travel photography features
71
lighter than competitors (182 grams)
MP count good (20MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
long zoom (625mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
54
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (22mm)
great reach (580mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (595 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Landscape photography information
Pentax X-5 Landscape photography information
50
focusing manually
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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focusing manually
relatively wide (22mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Vlogging info
Pentax X-5 Vlogging info
35
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (182 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of mic jack
27
relatively wide (22mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than others in class (595 grams)
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Canon SX620 HS vs Pentax X-5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX620 HS and Pentax X-5
 Canon PowerShot SX620 HSPentax X-5
General Information
Brand Name Canon Pentax
Model type Canon PowerShot SX620 HS Pentax X-5
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2016-05-10 2012-08-22
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-625mm (25.0x) 22-580mm (26.4x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.6 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 922k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 230k dots
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.5fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 9.10 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 182g (0.40 pounds) 595g (1.31 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 119 x 86 x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 295 photographs 330 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $279 $230