Pentax X-5 vs Sony NEX-5N

Below, we are reviewing the Pentax X-5 vs Sony NEX-5N, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the X-5 (16MP) and the NEX-5N (16MP) is very similar but the X-5 (1/2.3") and NEX-5N (APS-C) use different sensor measurements.

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The X-5 was launched 11 months later than the NEX-5N and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony NEX-5N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the X-5 grades against the NEX-5N when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax X-5 and Sony Alpha NEX-5N. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax X-5 Gallery and Sony NEX-5N Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Pentax X-5 has got outer measurements of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") along with a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-5N has specifications of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Check the Pentax X-5 vs Sony NEX-5N in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the X-5 against the NEX-5N.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X-5 and NEX-5N is 65 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements purely by going over specifications. The photograph underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the X-5 and NEX-5N.

To sum up, both of these cameras posses the exact same megapixels but different sensor measurements. The X-5 provides the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging. The fresher X-5 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.