Pentax X-5 vs Sony A6100

Following is a detailed review of the Pentax X-5 versus Sony A6100, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Pentax and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the X-5 (16MP) and A6100 (24MP) and the X-5 (1/2.3") and A6100 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The X-5 was unveiled 8 years earlier than the A6100 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A6100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the X-5 scores vs the A6100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax X-5 & Sony Alpha a6100. The full galleries are available at Pentax X-5 Gallery & Sony A6100 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Pentax X-5 offers physical dimensions of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") and a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) and the Sony A6100 has sizing of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") with a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax X-5 versus Sony A6100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the X-5 compared to the A6100.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the X-5 and A6100 is 65 and 81 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes purely by seeing a spec sheet. The image below should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the X-5 and A6100.

As you can see, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The X-5 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony A6100 will provide more detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged X-5 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.