Pentax X-5 vs Sony QX1

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Pentax X-5 and Sony QX1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Lens-style by rivals Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the X-5 (16MP) and the QX1 (20MP) is relatively well matched but the X-5 (1/2.3") and QX1 (APS-C) offer different sensor measurements.

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The X-5 was announced 24 months prior to the QX1 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the X-5 matches up against the QX1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax X-5 & Sony Alpha QX1. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax X-5 Gallery & Sony QX1 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Pentax X-5 features exterior 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) and the Sony QX1 has proportions of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

Examine the Pentax X-5 and Sony QX1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the X-5 versus the QX1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X-5 and QX1 is 65 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes purely by checking specifications. The pic here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the X-5 and QX1.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The X-5 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony QX1 will resolve more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged X-5 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.