Pentax X-5 vs Sony W220

Following is a in depth overview of the Pentax X-5 and Sony W220, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the X-5 (16MP) and W220 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The X-5 was released 3 years after the W220 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W220 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the X-5 grades versus the W220 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax X-5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax X-5 Gallery and Sony W220 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Pentax X-5 has got outer measurements of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") along with a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) and the Sony W220 has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax X-5 and Sony W220 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the X-5 versus the W220.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X-5 and W220 is 65 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes purely by going over specifications. The pic underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the X-5 and W220.

Plainly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Pentax X-5 to offer more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The newer X-5 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.