Pentax Q vs Sony HX5

Following is a in depth analysis of the Pentax Q and Sony HX5, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the Q (12MP) and the HX5 (10MP) is very close but the Q (1/2.3") and HX5 (1/2.4") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The Q was brought out 13 months after the HX5 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax Q being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX5 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Q grades versus the HX5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Q & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax Q Gallery & Sony HX5 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Pentax Q enjoys outer measurements of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Sony HX5 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Examine the Pentax Q and Sony HX5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the Q versus the HX5.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Q and HX5 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Often, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes only by researching specs. The image here may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Q and HX5.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Q featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Pentax Q will render extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern Q will have a benefit in sensor technology.