Pentax X-5 vs Sony W560

Let's look closer at the Pentax X-5 versus Sony W560, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the X-5 (16MP) and the W560 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The X-5 was announced 20 months later than the W560 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W560 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the X-5 scores versus the W560 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax X-5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax X-5 Gallery and Sony W560 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Pentax X-5 offers 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) and the Sony W560 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Examine the Pentax X-5 versus Sony W560 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the X-5 and the W560.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the X-5 and W560 is 65 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor sizing simply by checking out specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the X-5 and W560.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Pentax X-5 to provide extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more modern X-5 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.