Pentax X-5 vs Sony A7R

Let's take a more detailed look at the Pentax X-5 and Sony A7R, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the X-5 (16MP) and A7R (36MP) and the X-5 (1/2.3") and A7R (Full frame) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The X-5 was brought out 18 months earlier than the A7R which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A7R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a brief overview of how the X-5 matches up vs the A7R for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax X-5 and Sony Alpha A7R. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax X-5 Gallery and Sony A7R Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Pentax X-5 offers outside dimensions of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") having a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) whilst the Sony A7R has proportions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax X-5 and Sony A7R in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the X-5 versus the A7R.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the X-5 and A7R is 65 and 78 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions only by checking a spec sheet. The picture here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the X-5 and A7R.

As you can see, the two cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The X-5 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony A7R will give you more detail having its extra 20 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged X-5 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.