Pentax X-5 vs Sony A35

Following is a in depth assessment of the Pentax X-5 vs Sony A35, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the X-5 (16MP) and the A35 (16MP) is very similar but the X-5 (1/2.3") and A35 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The X-5 was brought out 12 months after the A35 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the X-5 matches up vs the A35 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax X-5 & Sony SLT-A35. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax X-5 Gallery & Sony A35 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Pentax X-5 enjoys outside dimensions of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") along with a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) and the Sony A35 has measurements of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the X-5 against the A35.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the X-5 and A35 is 65 and 69 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading specs. The image here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the X-5 and A35.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer the same exact megapixel count but not the same sensor sizes. The X-5 provides the tinier sensor which will make obtaining shallow DOF trickier. The more recent X-5 will have an advantage in sensor technology.