Pentax X-5 vs Sony W810

Here is a in depth review of the Pentax X-5 versus Sony W810, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the X-5 (16MP) and the W810 (20MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The X-5 was released 16 months before the W810 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W810 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the X-5 grades versus the W810 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax X-5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810. The complete galleries are available at Pentax X-5 Gallery & Sony W810 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Pentax X-5 provides exterior dimensions of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") accompanied by a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) while the Sony W810 has measurements of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the X-5 and the W810.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the X-5 and W810 is 65 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by checking technical specs. The visual here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the X-5 and W810.

As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Sony W810 to resolve more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The older X-5 is going to be behind in sensor technology.