Pentax X-5 vs Sony W610

Its time to look more in depth at the Pentax X-5 versus Sony W610, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the X-5 (16MP) and the W610 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The X-5 was announced 8 months after the W610 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras have different body design with the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W610 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a quick overview of how the X-5 matches up against the W610 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax X-5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax X-5 Gallery & Sony W610 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Pentax X-5 has got outer dimensions of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") and a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) while the Sony W610 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Analyze the Pentax X-5 versus Sony W610 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the X-5 against the W610.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the X-5 and W610 is 65 and 97 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes merely by checking out technical specs. The picture below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the X-5 and W610.

As you have seen, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Pentax X-5 to provide extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The fresher X-5 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.