Pentax S1 vs Sony HX5

Below is a detailed review of the Pentax S1 versus Sony HX5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the S1 (14MP) and HX5 (10MP) and the S1 (1/2.3") and HX5 (1/2.4") feature different sensor sizing.

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The S1 was launched 9 months later than the HX5 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the S1 scores vs the HX5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Optio S1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The complete galleries are available at Pentax S1 Gallery & Sony HX5 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Pentax S1 enjoys external dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sony HX5 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the S1 compared to the HX5.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S1 and HX5 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements simply by checking a spec sheet. The visual underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S1 and HX5.

As you can see, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The S1 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Pentax S1 will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more modern S1 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.