Pentax X-5 vs Sony RX10 IV

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Pentax X-5 vs Sony RX10 IV, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by companies Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the X-5 (16MP) and the RX10 IV (20MP) is very close but the X-5 (1/2.3") and RX10 IV (1") posses different sensor size.

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The X-5 was manufactured 6 years earlier than the RX10 IV which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the X-5 scores against the RX10 IV in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax X-5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax X-5 Gallery & Sony RX10 IV Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Pentax X-5 offers external 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 RX10 IV has dimensions of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") accompanied by a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the X-5 against the RX10 IV.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the X-5 and RX10 IV is 65 and 52 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions purely by looking through technical specs. The pic below may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the X-5 and RX10 IV.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The X-5 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Sony RX10 IV will result in greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged X-5 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.