Pentax X-5 vs Sony A77 II

Let's look more in depth at the Pentax X-5 versus Sony A77 II, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Pentax and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the X-5 (16MP) and A77 II (24MP) and the X-5 (1/2.3") and A77 II (APS-C) provide different sensor sizes.

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The X-5 was brought out 21 months before the A77 II which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A77 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the X-5 scores against the A77 II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax X-5 and Sony SLT-A77 II. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax X-5 Gallery and Sony A77 II Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Pentax X-5 has physical measurements of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") along with a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) while the Sony A77 II has measurements of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 647 grams (1.43 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax X-5 versus Sony A77 II in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the X-5 vs the A77 II.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X-5 and A77 II is 65 and 62 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by looking through a spec sheet. The pic below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the X-5 and A77 II.

As you can see, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The X-5 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony A77 II will provide you with more detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged X-5 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.