Pentax X70 vs Sony WX5

Here, we are looking at the Pentax X70 and Sony WX5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the X70 (12MP) and the WX5 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The X70 was brought out 16 months before the WX5 making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX5 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the X70 matches up vs the WX5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax X70 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The entire galleries are available at Pentax X70 Gallery and Sony WX5 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Pentax X70 features outer dimensions of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") having a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) and the Sony WX5 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

Check the Pentax X70 and Sony WX5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the X70 and the WX5.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X70 and WX5 is 71 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions simply by seeing technical specs. The pic here will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the X70 and WX5.

As you can tell, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you might want to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged X70 will be behind in sensor technology.