Pentax X-5 vs Sony RX10 II

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Pentax X-5 vs Sony RX10 II, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by companies Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the X-5 (16MP) and the RX10 II (20MP) is fairly similar but the X-5 (1/2.3") and RX10 II (1") come with different sensor size.

Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

The X-5 was revealed 3 years before the RX10 II and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the X-5 matches up versus the RX10 II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax X-5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax X-5 Gallery & Sony RX10 II Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Pentax X-5 provides 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) while the Sony RX10 II has sizing of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") accompanied by a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

Check the Pentax X-5 vs Sony RX10 II in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the X-5 compared to the RX10 II.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X-5 and RX10 II is 65 and 58 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading technical specs. The graphic here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the X-5 and RX10 II.

As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The X-5 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony RX10 II will deliver extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The older X-5 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.