Pentax X-5 vs Sony RX1

Here is a extensive review of the Pentax X-5 versus Sony RX1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Pentax and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the X-5 (16MP) and RX1 (24MP) and the X-5 (1/2.3") and RX1 (Full frame) boast different sensor dimensions.

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The X-5 was brought out 6 months prior to the RX1 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the X-5 matches up versus the RX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax X-5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax X-5 Gallery & Sony RX1 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Pentax X-5 offers outside measurements of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") and a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) while the Sony RX1 has sizing of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") and a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

See the Pentax X-5 versus Sony RX1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the X-5 versus the RX1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the X-5 and RX1 is 65 and 79 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through specs. The visual here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the X-5 and RX1.

All in all, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The X-5 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Sony RX1 will resolve more detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively.