Canon XC10 vs Pentax X-5

Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon XC10 vs Pentax X-5, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Pentax. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the XC10 (12MP) and X-5 (16MP) and the XC10 (1") and X-5 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The XC10 was launched 2 years after the X-5 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon XC10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a quick summation of how the XC10 grades against the X-5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon XC10 and Pentax X-5. The complete galleries are available at Canon XC10 Gallery and Pentax X-5 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon XC10 offers exterior measurements of 125mm x 102mm x 122mm (4.9" x 4.0" x 4.8") accompanied by a weight of 1040 grams (2.29 lbs) and the Pentax X-5 has sizing of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") accompanied by a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs).

Check out the Canon XC10 vs Pentax X-5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the XC10 against the X-5.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the XC10 and X-5 is 54 and 65 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by checking a spec sheet. The image below might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the XC10 and X-5.

Clearly, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The XC10 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Pentax X-5 will resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The newer XC10 will have an edge in sensor tech.