Pentax X-5 vs Sony A350

Lets take a more detailed look at the Pentax X-5 and Sony A350, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the X-5 (16MP) and the A350 (14MP) is fairly comparable but the X-5 (1/2.3") and A350 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The X-5 was manufactured 4 years later than the A350 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the X-5 matches up vs the A350 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax X-5 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A350. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax X-5 Gallery and Sony A350 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Pentax X-5 has external 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 A350 has sizing of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") along with a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax X-5 and Sony A350 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the X-5 compared to the A350.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the X-5 and A350 is 65 and 62 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing merely by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the X-5 and A350.

Clearly, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The X-5 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh trickier and the Pentax X-5 will produce extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos much more aggressively. The fresher X-5 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.