Pentax K-5 vs Sony TX5

Here, we are analyzing the Pentax K-5 versus Sony TX5, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Pentax and Sony. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the K-5 (16MP) and TX5 (10MP) and the K-5 (APS-C) and TX5 (1/2.4") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The K-5 was announced 11 months after the TX5 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony TX5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple view of how the K-5 grades against the TX5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5. The whole galleries are available at Pentax K-5 Gallery and Sony TX5 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Pentax K-5 has got outer dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs) and the Sony TX5 has proportions of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Check the Pentax K-5 versus Sony TX5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the K-5 versus the TX5.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K-5 and TX5 is 60 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor sizes purely by viewing technical specs. The picture underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the K-5 and TX5.

As you can tell, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The K-5 with its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Pentax K-5 will render extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern K-5 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.