Pentax X-5 vs Sony W800

Here is a detailed analysis of the Pentax X-5 versus Sony W800, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the X-5 (16MP) and the W800 (20MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The X-5 was manufactured 18 months earlier than the W800 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W800 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the X-5 matches up versus the W800 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax X-5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax X-5 Gallery and Sony W800 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Pentax X-5 features physical measurements of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") accompanied by a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) whilst the Sony W800 has sizing of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Examine the Pentax X-5 versus Sony W800 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the X-5 compared to the W800.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the X-5 and W800 is 65 and 96 respectively.

Normally, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing simply by looking through specifications. The graphic here will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the X-5 and W800.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony W800 to result in extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older X-5 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.