Pentax X70 vs Sony HX5

Here is a extended comparison of the Pentax X70 versus Sony HX5, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the X70 (12MP) and the HX5 (10MP) is pretty comparable but the X70 (1/2.3") and HX5 (1/2.4") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The X70 was launched 15 months prior to the HX5 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX5 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the X70 grades against the HX5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax X70 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The complete galleries are available at Pentax X70 Gallery & Sony HX5 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Pentax X70 enjoys exterior dimensions of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") having a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Sony HX5 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the X70 vs the HX5.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the X70 and HX5 is 71 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing simply by seeing specs. The graphic here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the X70 and HX5.

As you can plainly see, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The X70 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Pentax X70 will provide more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The older X70 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.