Pentax X-5 vs Sony S2000

Here, we will be evaluating the Pentax X-5 vs Sony S2000, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Pentax and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the X-5 (16MP) and S2000 (10MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The X-5 was released 2 years later than the S2000 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony S2000 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summary of how the X-5 grades vs the S2000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax X-5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000. The complete galleries are available at Pentax X-5 Gallery and Sony S2000 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Pentax X-5 features outside dimensions of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") having a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) and the Sony S2000 has dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check the Pentax X-5 vs Sony S2000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the X-5 vs the S2000.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the X-5 and S2000 is 65 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by going over a spec sheet. The graphic below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the X-5 and S2000.

As you can see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Pentax X-5 to offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more recent X-5 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.