Pentax X-5 vs Sony WX1

Here is a detailed overview of the Pentax X-5 vs Sony WX1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Pentax and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the X-5 (16MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the X-5 (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") come with different sensor sizes.

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The X-5 was unveiled 3 years later than the WX1 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the X-5 scores vs the WX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax X-5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The full galleries are provided at Pentax X-5 Gallery and Sony WX1 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Pentax X-5 offers physical measurements of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") with a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) and the Sony WX1 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Check the Pentax X-5 vs Sony WX1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the X-5 versus the WX1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the X-5 and WX1 is 65 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking specs. The visual underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the X-5 and WX1.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The X-5 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Pentax X-5 will resolve extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent X-5 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.