Pentax X-5 vs Sony RX100 VI

The following is a thorough overview of the Pentax X-5 versus Sony RX100 VI, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the X-5 (16MP) and the RX100 VI (20MP) is relatively comparable but the X-5 (1/2.3") and RX100 VI (1") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The X-5 was brought out 6 years prior to the RX100 VI which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the X-5 matches up versus the RX100 VI with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax X-5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax X-5 Gallery & Sony RX100 VI Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Pentax X-5 comes with exterior 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 RX100 VI has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") having a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the X-5 against the RX100 VI.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the X-5 and RX100 VI is 65 and 88 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions merely by seeing a spec sheet. The image here should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the X-5 and RX100 VI.

As you can see, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The X-5 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony RX100 VI will provide extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged X-5 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.