Pentax X-5 vs Sony S930

Lets examine more closely at the Pentax X-5 and Sony S930, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Pentax and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the X-5 (16MP) and S930 (10MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The X-5 was brought out 3 years later than the S930 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony S930 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the X-5 grades vs the S930 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax X-5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930. The entire galleries are available at Pentax X-5 Gallery & Sony S930 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Pentax X-5 provides exterior measurements of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") having a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) while the Sony S930 has specifications of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Pentax X-5 and Sony S930 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the X-5 vs the S930.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the X-5 and S930 is 65 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by checking specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the X-5 and S930.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Pentax X-5 to give you extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The younger X-5 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.