Pentax X-5 vs Sony W730

Let's take a closer look at the Pentax X-5 and Sony W730, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the X-5 (16MP) and the W730 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The X-5 was revealed 4 months before the W730 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W730 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a concise view of how the X-5 scores against the W730 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax X-5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax X-5 Gallery and Sony W730 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Pentax X-5 comes with outside dimensions of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") having a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) whilst the Sony W730 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

See the Pentax X-5 and Sony W730 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the X-5 against the W730.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the X-5 and W730 is 65 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes simply by checking out technical specs. The pic here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the X-5 and W730.

As you can tell, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you really should consider the production date of the cameras into account.