Pentax X-5 vs Sony HX1

The following is a detailed review of the Pentax X-5 and Sony HX1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Pentax and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the X-5 (16MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the X-5 (1/2.3") and HX1 (1/2.4") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The X-5 was announced 3 years after the HX1 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the X-5 matches up against the HX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax X-5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax X-5 Gallery & Sony HX1 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Pentax X-5 has got exterior measurements of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") with a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) whilst the Sony HX1 has sizing of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the X-5 vs the HX1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the X-5 and HX1 is 65 and 67 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading through technical specs. The pic underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the X-5 and HX1.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The X-5 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Pentax X-5 will give extra detail with its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images much more aggressively. The more recent X-5 provides an edge in sensor tech.