Pentax X-5 vs Ricoh CX5

Let's take a more detailed look at the Pentax X-5 versus Ricoh CX5, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Pentax and Ricoh. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the X-5 (16MP) and CX5 (10MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The X-5 was announced 14 months later than the CX5 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX5 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the X-5 scores against the CX5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax X-5 & Ricoh CX5. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax X-5 Gallery & Ricoh CX5 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Pentax X-5 comes with external dimensions of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") along with a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) while the Ricoh CX5 has proportions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

See the Pentax X-5 versus Ricoh CX5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the X-5 against the CX5.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the X-5 and CX5 is 65 and 92 respectively.

Often, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements simply by researching a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the X-5 and CX5.

As you can see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Pentax X-5 to provide you with extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The younger X-5 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.