Pentax X-5 vs Sony W330

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Pentax X-5 and Sony W330, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the X-5 (16MP) and the W330 (14MP) is relatively close and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The X-5 was unveiled 2 years after the W330 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W330 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the X-5 matches up vs the W330 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax X-5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330. The full galleries are provided at Pentax X-5 Gallery and Sony W330 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and volume. The Pentax X-5 features external measurements of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") with a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) whilst the Sony W330 has sizing of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Compare the Pentax X-5 and Sony W330 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the X-5 against the W330.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the X-5 and W330 is 65 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes only by viewing a spec sheet. The picture here should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the X-5 and W330.

Clearly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Pentax X-5 to render extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher X-5 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.