Pentax X-5 vs Sony W350

Below, we will be reviewing the Pentax X-5 versus Sony W350, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the X-5 (16MP) and the W350 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The X-5 was brought out 2 years later than the W350 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W350 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the X-5 matches up vs the W350 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax X-5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350. The entire galleries are available at Pentax X-5 Gallery & Sony W350 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Pentax X-5 offers external 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 W350 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the X-5 against the W350.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the X-5 and W350 is 65 and 97 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing purely by seeing specs. The graphic here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the X-5 and W350.

As you can plainly see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Pentax X-5 to provide greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more modern X-5 provides an edge in sensor technology.