Pentax X-5 vs Sony A58

In this article, we will be reviewing the Pentax X-5 vs Sony A58, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the X-5 (16MP) and the A58 (20MP) is pretty close but the X-5 (1/2.3") and A58 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The X-5 was launched 15 months before the A58 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A58 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick overview of how the X-5 matches up versus the A58 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax X-5 & Sony SLT-A58. The complete galleries are available at Pentax X-5 Gallery & Sony A58 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Pentax X-5 enjoys external measurements of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") having a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) and the Sony A58 has sizing of 129mm x 95mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") along with a weight of 492 grams (1.08 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the X-5 compared to the A58.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the X-5 and A58 is 65 and 68 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by researching specs. The picture below might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the X-5 and A58.

As you can plainly see, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The X-5 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh trickier and the Sony A58 will result in extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged X-5 will be behind in sensor innovation.