Pentax X-5 vs Sony HX300

The following is a extensive overview of the Pentax X-5 and Sony HX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the X-5 (16MP) and the HX300 (20MP) is pretty close and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The X-5 was revealed 6 months before the HX300 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the X-5 matches up against the HX300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax X-5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax X-5 Gallery and Sony HX300 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Pentax X-5 comes with outer measurements of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") with a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) while the Sony HX300 has specifications of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") and a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax X-5 and Sony HX300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the X-5 against the HX300.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the X-5 and HX300 is 65 and 63 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the X-5 and HX300.

As you can plainly see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony HX300 to result in greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.