Pentax X-5 vs Sony A6600

Following is a complete review of the Pentax X-5 versus Sony A6600, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Pentax and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the X-5 (16MP) and A6600 (24MP) and the X-5 (1/2.3") and A6600 (APS-C) posses different sensor size.

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The X-5 was released 8 years prior to the A6600 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A6600 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the X-5 scores against the A6600 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax X-5 and Sony Alpha a6600. The complete galleries are available at Pentax X-5 Gallery and Sony A6600 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Pentax X-5 offers outer 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 A6600 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7") having a weight of 503 grams (1.11 lbs).

Check out the Pentax X-5 versus Sony A6600 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the X-5 compared to the A6600.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the X-5 and A6600 is 65 and 77 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading specs. The picture here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the X-5 and A6600.

All in all, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The X-5 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh trickier and the Sony A6600 will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged X-5 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.