Pentax X-5 vs Sony A9 II

Following is a in depth comparison of the Pentax X-5 and Sony A9 II, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the X-5 (16MP) and A9 II (24MP) and the X-5 (1/2.3") and A9 II (Full frame) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The X-5 was revealed 8 years prior to the A9 II which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A9 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple overview of how the X-5 matches up vs the A9 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax X-5 and Sony Alpha A9 Mark II. The full galleries are provided at Pentax X-5 Gallery and Sony A9 II Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Pentax X-5 comes with exterior measurements of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") and a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) whilst the Sony A9 II has measurements of 129mm x 96mm x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") along with a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).

Look at the Pentax X-5 and Sony A9 II in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the X-5 vs the A9 II.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the X-5 and A9 II is 65 and 62 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading through a spec sheet. The image here may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the X-5 and A9 II.

Clearly, both the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The X-5 with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony A9 II will resolve extra detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged X-5 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.