Pentax X-5 vs Sony A7c

Below is a extensive overview of the Pentax X-5 versus Sony A7c, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Pentax and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the X-5 (16MP) and A7c (24MP) and the X-5 (1/2.3") and A7c (Full frame) posses different sensor sizing.

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The X-5 was brought out 9 years before the A7c and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A7c being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the X-5 scores against the A7c in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax X-5 and Sony Alpha A7c. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax X-5 Gallery and Sony A7c Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Pentax X-5 has exterior measurements of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") with a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) and the Sony A7c has sizing of 124mm x 71mm x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") with a weight of 509 grams (1.12 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax X-5 versus Sony A7c in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the X-5 against the A7c.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the X-5 and A7c is 65 and 78 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the X-5 and A7c.

As you can see, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The X-5 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony A7c will offer more detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The older X-5 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.