Pentax X-5 vs Sony W830

Here is a thorough overview of the Pentax X-5 and Sony W830, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the X-5 (16MP) and the W830 (20MP) is fairly similar and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The X-5 was revealed 16 months prior to the W830 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W830 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple overview of how the X-5 grades vs the W830 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax X-5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax X-5 Gallery & Sony W830 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Pentax X-5 offers external 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) and the Sony W830 has sizing of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax X-5 and Sony W830 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the X-5 against the W830.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X-5 and W830 is 65 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing just by going over a spec sheet. The visual below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the X-5 and W830.

Clearly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony W830 to deliver greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older X-5 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.