Pentax X-5 vs Sony W710

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Pentax X-5 vs Sony W710, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the X-5 (16MP) and the W710 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The X-5 was released 4 months before the W710 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W710 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a brief overview of how the X-5 grades versus the W710 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax X-5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710. The complete galleries are available at Pentax X-5 Gallery and Sony W710 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Pentax X-5 provides physical measurements of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") and a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) and the Sony W710 has dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the X-5 vs the W710.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the X-5 and W710 is 65 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing a spec sheet. The pic below will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the X-5 and W710.

Clearly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of images though you will want to take the release date of the cameras into account.