Pentax X-5 vs Sony QX30

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Pentax X-5 vs Sony QX30, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Lens-style by competitors Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the X-5 (16MP) and the QX30 (20MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The X-5 was brought out 24 months before the QX30 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the X-5 grades against the QX30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax X-5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30. The entire galleries are available at Pentax X-5 Gallery and Sony QX30 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Pentax X-5 comes with physical dimensions of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") having a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) and the Sony QX30 has specifications of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the X-5 and the QX30.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the X-5 and QX30 is 65 and 91 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading a spec sheet. The pic below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the X-5 and QX30.

As you can see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony QX30 to offer greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images much more aggressively. The more aged X-5 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.