Pentax XG-1 vs Sony NEX-5T

Here is a in depth review of the Pentax XG-1 vs Sony NEX-5T, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the XG-1 (16MP) and the NEX-5T (16MP) is fairly comparable but the XG-1 (1/2.3") and NEX-5T (APS-C) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The XG-1 was manufactured 11 months later than the NEX-5T so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise view of how the XG-1 scores against the NEX-5T with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax XG-1 & Sony Alpha NEX-5T. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax XG-1 Gallery & Sony NEX-5T Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Pentax XG-1 comes with outer dimensions of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") having a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs) and the Sony NEX-5T has dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax XG-1 vs Sony NEX-5T in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the XG-1 versus the NEX-5T.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the XG-1 and NEX-5T is 66 and 89 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by checking out technical specs. The graphic underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the XG-1 and NEX-5T.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have got the exact same megapixels but not the same sensor sizing. The XG-1 provides the smaller sensor which will make obtaining shallower DOF more challenging. The younger XG-1 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.