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Pentax X-5 vs Sony HX1

Portability
65
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Pentax X-5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 front
Portability
67
Imaging
32
Features
36
Overall
33

Pentax X-5 vs Sony HX1 Key Specs

Pentax X-5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 22-580mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 595g - 119 x 86 x 107mm
  • Released August 2012
Sony HX1
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1440 x 1080 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 544g - 115 x 83 x 92mm
  • Introduced April 2009
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Pentax X-5 vs Sony HX1 Overview

The following is a detailed review of the Pentax X-5 and Sony HX1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Pentax and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the X-5 (16MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the X-5 (1/2.3") and HX1 (1/2.4") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The X-5 was announced 3 years after the HX1 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the X-5 matches up against the HX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax X-5 over the Sony HX1

 X-5 HX1 
IntroducedAugust 2012April 2009Newer by 41 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony HX1 over the Pentax X-5

 HX1 X-5 

Common features in the Pentax X-5 and Sony HX1

 X-5 HX1 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Pentax X-5 vs Sony HX1 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Pentax X-5 has got exterior measurements of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") with a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) whilst the Sony HX1 has sizing of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the X-5 vs the HX1.

Pentax X-5 vs Sony HX1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the X-5 and HX1 is 65 and 67 respectively.

Pentax X-5 vs Sony HX1 top view buttons comparison

Pentax X-5 vs Sony HX1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading through technical specs. The pic underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the X-5 and HX1.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The X-5 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Pentax X-5 will give extra detail with its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images much more aggressively. The more recent X-5 provides an edge in sensor tech.

Pentax X-5 vs Sony HX1 sensor size comparison

Pentax X-5 vs Sony HX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax X-5 vs Sony HX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax X-5 Portrait photography details
Sony HX1 Portrait photography details
43
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
27
has manual focus
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (9MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax X-5 Street photography details
Sony HX1 Street photography details
50
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than others in class (595 grams)
50
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than competitors (544g)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax X-5 Sports photography details
Sony HX1 Sports photography details
52
incredible zoom range (22-580mm 26.4 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
36
excellent zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
low resolution sensor (9MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax X-5 Travel photography factors
Sony HX1 Travel photography factors
53
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (22mm)
great reach (580mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (595 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
48
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
long zoom (560mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (544g)
low resolution sensor (9MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax X-5 Landscape photography factors
Sony HX1 Landscape photography factors
47
you can focus manually
rather wide (22mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
39
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax X-5
Vlogging with Sony HX1
26
rather wide (22mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than others in class (595 grams)
22
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1440 x 1080 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (544g)
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Pentax X-5 vs Sony HX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax X-5 and Sony HX1
 Pentax X-5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
General Information
Company Pentax Sony
Model Pentax X-5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-08-22 2009-04-22
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 9MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
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 22-580mm (26.4x) 28-560mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 230k dots -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 9.10 m 9.20 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1440x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 595 grams (1.31 lb) 544 grams (1.20 lb)
Dimensions 119 x 86 x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") 115 x 83 x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6")
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 life 330 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model 4 x AA NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $230 $47,999