Pentax X-5 vs Sony A450

Let's look a bit more closely at the Pentax X-5 versus Sony A450, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the X-5 (16MP) and the A450 (14MP) is relatively similar but the X-5 (1/2.3") and A450 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizing.

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The X-5 was announced 2 years later than the A450 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the X-5 scores vs the A450 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax X-5 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A450. The whole galleries are available at Pentax X-5 Gallery & Sony A450 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Pentax X-5 provides physical measurements 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 A450 has sizing of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

Examine the Pentax X-5 versus Sony A450 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the X-5 versus the A450.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the X-5 and A450 is 65 and 65 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing specs. The visual below should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the X-5 and A450.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The X-5 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh harder and the Pentax X-5 will deliver greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more modern X-5 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.