Pentax X-5 vs Sony WX150

Below is a extensive analysis of the Pentax X-5 vs Sony WX150, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the X-5 (16MP) and the WX150 (18MP) is pretty close and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The X-5 was brought out 6 months later than the WX150 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX150 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the X-5 grades vs the WX150 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax X-5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax X-5 Gallery & Sony WX150 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Pentax X-5 has got outside measurements of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") and a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) while the Sony WX150 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Analyze the Pentax X-5 vs Sony WX150 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the X-5 compared to the WX150.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the X-5 and WX150 is 65 and 95 respectively.

Generally, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements only by researching technical specs. The graphic below will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the X-5 and WX150.

As you can tell, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Sony WX150 to result in greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively.