Pentax X-5 vs Sony HX80

Lets look a little more in depth at the Pentax X-5 and Sony HX80, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the X-5 (16MP) and the HX80 (18MP) is very close and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The X-5 was unveiled 4 years before the HX80 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX80 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the X-5 grades vs the HX80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax X-5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax X-5 Gallery and Sony HX80 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Pentax X-5 enjoys physical measurements of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") with a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) and the Sony HX80 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax X-5 and Sony HX80 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the X-5 compared to the HX80.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the X-5 and HX80 is 65 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing simply by looking through specifications. The graphic underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the X-5 and HX80.

Plainly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony HX80 to provide you with more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older X-5 will be behind in sensor tech.