Pentax X-5 vs Sony W620

Its time to look a little more closely at the Pentax X-5 versus Sony W620, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the X-5 (16MP) and the W620 (14MP) is very well matched and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The X-5 was launched 8 months after the W620 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W620 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the X-5 grades against the W620 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax X-5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax X-5 Gallery and Sony W620 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Pentax X-5 offers physical dimensions of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") along with a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) and the Sony W620 has proportions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check the Pentax X-5 versus Sony W620 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the X-5 against the W620.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the X-5 and W620 is 65 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes merely by looking at specs. The image below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the X-5 and W620.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Pentax X-5 to give you greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The fresher X-5 will have a benefit in sensor technology.