Pentax X-5 vs Sony W380

The following is a complete analysis of the Pentax X-5 vs Sony W380, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the X-5 (16MP) and the W380 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The X-5 was manufactured 2 years after the W380 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W380 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the X-5 scores vs the W380 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax X-5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax X-5 Gallery & Sony W380 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Pentax X-5 provides outside 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 W380 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the X-5 compared to the W380.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the X-5 and W380 is 65 and 96 respectively.

Generally, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing technical specs. The picture here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the X-5 and W380.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Pentax X-5 to deliver greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The fresher X-5 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.