Pentax X-5 vs Sony T99
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Pentax X-5 vs Sony T99 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 22-580mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 595g - 119 x 86 x 107mm
- Launched August 2012
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 121g - 93 x 56 x 17mm
- Revealed July 2010

Pentax X-5 vs Sony T99 Overview
Here is a complete comparison of the Pentax X-5 versus Sony T99, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the X-5 (16MP) and the T99 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The X-5 was released 2 years later than the T99 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the X-5 grades vs the T99 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Pentax X-5 vs Sony T99 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax X-5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99. The complete galleries are available at Pentax X-5 Gallery & Sony T99 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax X-5 over the Sony T99
X-5 | T99 | |||
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Revealed | August 2012 | ![]() | July 2010 | Fresher by 26 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Pentax X-5
T99 | X-5 | |||
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Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Pentax X-5 and Sony T99
X-5 | T99 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen |
Pentax X-5 vs Sony T99 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Pentax X-5 has got external dimensions of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") and a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) and the Sony T99 has sizing of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Analyze the Pentax X-5 versus Sony T99 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the X-5 and the T99.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the X-5 and T99 is 65 and 96 respectively.

Pentax X-5 vs Sony T99 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing only by checking technical specs. The visual underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the X-5 and T99.
As you can tell, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Pentax X-5 to resolve more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots more aggressively. The fresher X-5 should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Pentax X-5 vs Sony T99 Screen and ViewFinder


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Pentax X-5 vs Sony T99 Specifications
Pentax X-5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Pentax | Sony |
Model type | Pentax X-5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2012-08-22 | 2010-07-08 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 22-580mm (26.4x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 230k dots | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 2 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/1250 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 9.10 m | 4.60 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 595g (1.31 lbs) | 121g (0.27 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 119 x 86 x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") | 93 x 56 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 shots | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1, portrait2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $230 | $179 |