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Pentax X-5 vs Sony TF1

Portability
65
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Pentax X-5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Pentax X-5 vs Sony TF1 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
  • Launched August 2012
Sony TF1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
  • Released June 2013
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Pentax X-5 vs Sony TF1 Overview

Below is a in depth comparison of the Pentax X-5 versus Sony TF1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the X-5 (16MP) and the TF1 (16MP) is pretty close and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The X-5 was brought out 10 months earlier than the TF1 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TF1 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the X-5 scores against the TF1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax X-5 over the Sony TF1

 X-5 TF1 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Pentax X-5

 TF1 X-5 
ReleasedJune 2013August 2012More recent by 10 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Pentax X-5 and Sony TF1

 X-5 TF1 
Screen resolution460k460kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Pentax X-5 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Pentax X-5 features outside measurements of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") along with a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) and the Sony TF1 has specifications of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

See the Pentax X-5 versus Sony TF1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the X-5 against the TF1.

Pentax X-5 vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the X-5 and TF1 is 65 and 94 respectively.

Pentax X-5 vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Pentax X-5 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements purely by researching a spec sheet. The visual here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the X-5 and TF1.

Clearly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of files however you will need to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The older X-5 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Pentax X-5 vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Pentax X-5 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax X-5 vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax X-5 Portrait photography highlights
Sony TF1 Portrait photography highlights
43
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
35
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax X-5 Street photography advice
Sony TF1 Street photography advice
50
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competition (595g)
69
has image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
weather proof
lighter than competition in class (152 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax X-5
Sports photography with Sony TF1
52
incredible zoom range (22-580mm 26.4 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (240 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax X-5 Travel photography information
Sony TF1 Travel photography information
53
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (22mm)
long zoom (580mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (595 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competition in class (152g)
weather proof
features touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse function
terrible battery life (240 shots)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax X-5 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Landscape photography camera
47
you can focus manually
pretty wide (22mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
40
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
weather proof
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
terrible battery life (240 shots)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax X-5 Vlogging highlights
Sony TF1 Vlogging highlights
26
pretty wide (22mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than competition (595 grams)
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (152g)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
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Pentax X-5 vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax X-5 and Sony TF1
 Pentax X-5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Sony
Model type Pentax X-5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2012-08-22 2013-06-21
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 22-580mm (26.4x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.6-4.7
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 230 thousand dot -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 9.10 m 3.90 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 595 grams (1.31 pounds) 152 grams (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 119 x 86 x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 photos 240 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $230 $266