Pentax X-5 vs Sony RX1R II

Here, we will be evaluating the Pentax X-5 versus Sony RX1R II, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Pentax and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the X-5 (16MP) and RX1R II (42MP) and the X-5 (1/2.3") and RX1R II (Full frame) offer different sensor measurements.

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The X-5 was announced 4 years prior to the RX1R II which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the X-5 grades vs the RX1R II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax X-5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II. The whole galleries are available at Pentax X-5 Gallery & Sony RX1R II Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Pentax X-5 offers external measurements of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") accompanied by a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) and the Sony RX1R II has sizing of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the X-5 and the RX1R II.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the X-5 and RX1R II is 65 and 78 respectively.

Typically, its tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes only by checking out technical specs. The pic underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the X-5 and RX1R II.

As you can tell, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The X-5 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony RX1R II will produce greater detail with its extra 26 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged X-5 will be behind in sensor technology.