Pentax X-5 vs Sony H300

Lets look a bit more closely at the Pentax X-5 versus Sony H300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the X-5 (16MP) and the H300 (20MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The X-5 was brought out 18 months prior to the H300 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the X-5 grades vs the H300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax X-5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax X-5 Gallery & Sony H300 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Pentax X-5 has got physical dimensions 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 H300 has proportions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") with a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the X-5 compared to the H300.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the X-5 and H300 is 65 and 63 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements merely by looking at technical specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the X-5 and H300.

As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony H300 to give you extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The older X-5 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.