Pentax P70 vs Sony TX5
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![Pentax Optio P70 front Pentax Optio P70 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Pentax-Optio-P70/Pentax-P70-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-TX5.jpg)
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Pentax P70 vs Sony TX5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-110mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 155g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
- Introduced March 2009
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 148g - 94 x 57 x 18mm
- Launched February 2010
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Pentax P70 vs Sony TX5 Overview
Lets examine more in depth at the Pentax P70 and Sony TX5, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the P70 (12MP) and the TX5 (10MP) is very comparable but the P70 (1/2.3") and TX5 (1/2.4") possess totally different sensor dimensions.
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The P70 was introduced 11 months prior to the TX5 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the P70 scores vs the TX5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Pentax P70 vs Sony TX5 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Optio P70 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5. The whole galleries are available at Pentax P70 Gallery and Sony TX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax P70 over the Sony TX5
P70 | TX5 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Pentax P70
TX5 | P70 | |||
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Launched | February 2010 | ![]() | March 2009 | More recent by 11 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Pentax P70 and Sony TX5
P70 | TX5 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen |
Pentax P70 vs Sony TX5 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Pentax P70 comes with outer measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony TX5 has sizing of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).
Check the Pentax P70 and Sony TX5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the P70 vs the TX5.
![Pentax P70 vs Sony TX5 size comparison Pentax P70 vs Sony TX5 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-Optio-P70-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-TX5-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P70 and TX5 is 95 and 96 respectively.
![Pentax P70 vs Sony TX5 top view buttons comparison Pentax P70 vs Sony TX5 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-Optio-P70-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-TX5-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Pentax P70 vs Sony TX5 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements only by going through technical specs. The photograph underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the P70 and TX5.
As you have seen, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The P70 having a larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Pentax P70 will produce more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older P70 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
![Pentax P70 vs Sony TX5 sensor size comparison Pentax P70 vs Sony TX5 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Pentax-Optio-P70-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-TX5-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Pentax P70 vs Sony TX5 Screen and ViewFinder
![Pentax P70 vs Sony TX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Pentax P70 vs Sony TX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-Optio-P70-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-TX5-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Pentax P70 vs Sony TX5 Specifications
Pentax Optio P70 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Pentax | Sony |
Model | Pentax Optio P70 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2009-03-02 | 2010-02-18 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-110mm (3.9x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/3.5-6.3 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 2 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.60 m | 2.90 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 155 gr (0.34 pounds) | 148 gr (0.33 pounds) |
Dimensions | 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 94 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | - | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $200 | $239 |