Pentax X-5 vs Sony A99 II

On this page, we are looking at the Pentax X-5 versus Sony A99 II, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the X-5 (16MP) and A99 II (42MP) and the X-5 (1/2.3") and A99 II (Full frame) offer totally different sensor size.

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The X-5 was brought out 5 years earlier than the A99 II and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A99 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the X-5 scores versus the A99 II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax X-5 and Sony Alpha A99 II. The entire galleries are available at Pentax X-5 Gallery and Sony A99 II Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Pentax X-5 offers exterior dimensions 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 A99 II has proportions of 143mm x 104mm x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") with a weight of 849 grams (1.87 lbs).

Check the Pentax X-5 versus Sony A99 II in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the X-5 against the A99 II.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the X-5 and A99 II is 65 and 57 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing merely by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the X-5 and A99 II.

Clearly, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The X-5 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Sony A99 II will show more detail having its extra 26MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older X-5 will be behind in sensor innovation.