Pentax X-5 vs Sony HX7V

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Pentax X-5 vs Sony HX7V, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the X-5 (16MP) and the HX7V (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The X-5 was revealed 14 months after the HX7V making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX7V being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the X-5 grades versus the HX7V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax X-5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The full galleries are provided at Pentax X-5 Gallery & Sony HX7V Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and size. The Pentax X-5 provides external dimensions of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") along with a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) and the Sony HX7V has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the X-5 versus the HX7V.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the X-5 and HX7V is 65 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes purely by checking out specs. The image here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the X-5 and HX7V.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs although you will want to factor the age of the cameras into account. The fresher X-5 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.