Pentax X-5 vs Sony H55

Below, we will be contrasting the Pentax X-5 versus Sony H55, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the X-5 (16MP) and the H55 (14MP) is relatively similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The X-5 was revealed 2 years later than the H55 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony H55 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the X-5 matches up vs the H55 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax X-5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax X-5 Gallery and Sony H55 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Pentax X-5 comes with external dimensions of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") and a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) whilst the Sony H55 has measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the X-5 and the H55.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the X-5 and H55 is 65 and 92 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading technical specs. The visual here may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the X-5 and H55.

As you have seen, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Pentax X-5 to offer you greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The younger X-5 will have an edge in sensor tech.