Canon SX740 HS vs Pentax X-5

Let's look a little more in depth at the Canon SX740 HS and Pentax X-5, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Pentax. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and X-5 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX740 HS was unveiled 6 years later than the X-5 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon SX740 HS being a Compact camera and the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SX740 HS grades against the X-5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX740 HS & Pentax X-5. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX740 HS Gallery & Pentax X-5 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX740 HS has got outside dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Pentax X-5 has sizing of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") having a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX740 HS and Pentax X-5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the SX740 HS and the X-5.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX740 HS and X-5 is 88 and 65 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements merely by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX740 HS and X-5.

Clearly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon SX740 HS to render more detail having an extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The more modern SX740 HS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.