Pentax X-5 vs Sony T90

In this article, we will be matching up the Pentax X-5 and Sony T90, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Pentax and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the X-5 (16MP) and T90 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The X-5 was unveiled 3 years after the T90 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the X-5 scores versus the T90 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax X-5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax X-5 Gallery and Sony T90 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in 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") and a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) and the Sony T90 has specifications of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the X-5 against the T90.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the X-5 and T90 is 65 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes simply by viewing a spec sheet. The image underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the X-5 and T90.

As you can see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Pentax X-5 to render more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer X-5 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.