Pentax X-5 vs Sony W380
65 Imaging
39 Features
50 Overall
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96 Imaging
36 Features
25 Overall
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Pentax X-5 vs Sony W380 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 22-580mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 595g - 119 x 86 x 107mm
- Launched August 2012
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 117g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
- Released January 2010

Pentax X-5 vs Sony W380 Overview
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").

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.

Pentax X-5 vs Sony W380 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Pentax X-5 over the Sony W380
X-5 | W380 | |||
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Released | August 2012 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 32 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Pentax X-5
W380 | X-5 |
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Common features in the Pentax X-5 and Sony W380
X-5 | W380 | |||
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Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | No Touch display |
Pentax X-5 vs Sony W380 Physical Comparison
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).
Analyze the Pentax X-5 vs Sony W380 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

Pentax X-5 vs Sony W380 Sensor Comparison
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.

Pentax X-5 vs Sony W380 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Pentax X-5 vs Sony W380 Specifications
Pentax X-5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Pentax | Sony |
Model | Pentax X-5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2012-08-22 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 22-580mm (26.4x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/2.4-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 230 thousand dot | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 2s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 9.10 m | 4.80 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 595 gr (1.31 lb) | 117 gr (0.26 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 119 x 86 x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") | 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 images | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | 4 x AA | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/portrait2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $230 | $44 |