Pentax X-5 vs Sony RX100

In this write-up, we are matching up the Pentax X-5 vs Sony RX100, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the X-5 (16MP) and the RX100 (20MP) is very similar but the X-5 (1/2.3") and RX100 (1") come with totally different sensor size.

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The X-5 was launched within a month of the RX100 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony RX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the X-5 grades vs the RX100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax X-5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100. The complete galleries are available at Pentax X-5 Gallery & Sony RX100 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Pentax X-5 comes with outer 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 RX100 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Analyze the Pentax X-5 vs Sony RX100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the X-5 vs the RX100.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the X-5 and RX100 is 65 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions just by going over specifications. The pic underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the X-5 and RX100.

Plainly, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The X-5 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony RX100 will deliver more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images far more aggressively.