Pentax X-5 vs Sony A7S

Lets take a more detailed look at the Pentax X-5 versus Sony A7S, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the X-5 (16MP) and A7S (12MP) and the X-5 (1/2.3") and A7S (Full frame) use totally different sensor measurements.

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The X-5 was introduced 19 months prior to the A7S which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A7S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the X-5 scores versus the A7S in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax X-5 & Sony Alpha A7S. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax X-5 Gallery & Sony A7S Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Pentax X-5 provides physical dimensions of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") having a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) while the Sony A7S has measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 489 grams (1.08 lbs).

See the Pentax X-5 versus Sony A7S in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the X-5 and the A7S.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the X-5 and A7S is 65 and 77 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor measurements simply by looking at specifications. The photograph below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the X-5 and A7S.

Plainly, both of those cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The X-5 using its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Pentax X-5 will give extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older X-5 is going to be behind in sensor tech.