Pentax X-5 vs Sony QX100

Let's take a closer look at the Pentax X-5 versus Sony QX100, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Lens-style by companies Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the X-5 (16MP) and the QX100 (20MP) is relatively well matched but the X-5 (1/2.3") and QX100 (1") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The X-5 was revealed 12 months prior to the QX100 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the X-5 matches up against the QX100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax X-5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100. The full galleries are available at Pentax X-5 Gallery & Sony QX100 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Pentax X-5 has exterior dimensions 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 QX100 has proportions of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Compare the Pentax X-5 versus Sony QX100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the X-5 compared to the QX100.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the X-5 and QX100 is 65 and 92 respectively.

Usually, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at technical specs. The visual here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the X-5 and QX100.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The X-5 with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony QX100 will resolve greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older X-5 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.