Pentax X-5 vs Sony A77

Below, we are matching up the Pentax X-5 versus Sony A77, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Pentax and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the X-5 (16MP) and A77 (24MP) and the X-5 (1/2.3") and A77 (APS-C) possess different sensor size.

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The X-5 was brought out 11 months later than the A77 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A77 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the X-5 scores vs the A77 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax X-5 & Sony SLT-A77. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax X-5 Gallery & Sony A77 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Pentax X-5 has got external dimensions of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") having a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) whilst the Sony A77 has proportions of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 732 grams (1.61 lbs).

Compare the Pentax X-5 versus Sony A77 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the X-5 compared to the A77.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the X-5 and A77 is 65 and 59 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements simply by going over specs. The visual here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the X-5 and A77.

All in all, the two cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The X-5 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony A77 will offer you extra detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The fresher X-5 should have an edge in sensor technology.