Pentax X-5 vs Sony WX300

Here, we will be reviewing the Pentax X-5 and Sony WX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the X-5 (16MP) and the WX300 (18MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The X-5 was released 6 months prior to the WX300 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX300 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the X-5 matches up versus the WX300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax X-5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax X-5 Gallery & Sony WX300 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Pentax X-5 features outside dimensions of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") with a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) while the Sony WX300 has specifications of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax X-5 and Sony WX300 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the X-5 against the WX300.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X-5 and WX300 is 65 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions only by researching specs. The pic here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the X-5 and WX300.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony WX300 to provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures way more aggressively.