Pentax X-5 vs Sony A65

Here, we are analyzing the Pentax X-5 and Sony A65, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Pentax and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the X-5 (16MP) and A65 (24MP) and the X-5 (1/2.3") and A65 (APS-C) posses different sensor sizes.

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The X-5 was brought out 10 months later than the A65 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A65 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the X-5 scores vs the A65 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax X-5 & Sony SLT-A65. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax X-5 Gallery & Sony A65 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Pentax X-5 comes with outer 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) whilst the Sony A65 has dimensions of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).

Check out the Pentax X-5 and Sony A65 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the X-5 compared to the A65.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X-5 and A65 is 65 and 64 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out specifications. The photograph underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the X-5 and A65.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The X-5 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony A65 will produce greater detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent X-5 provides a benefit in sensor tech.