Pentax X-5 vs Sony WX350

Below is a complete overview of the Pentax X-5 vs Sony WX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the X-5 (16MP) and the WX350 (18MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The X-5 was released 18 months prior to the WX350 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX350 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the X-5 grades vs the WX350 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax X-5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350. The complete galleries are available at Pentax X-5 Gallery & Sony WX350 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Pentax X-5 features 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) and the Sony WX350 has specifications of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the X-5 and the WX350.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X-5 and WX350 is 65 and 94 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements simply by looking at specifications. The visual underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the X-5 and WX350.

To sum up, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony WX350 to give you more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older X-5 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.