Pentax X-5 vs Sony TX1
65 Imaging
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50 Overall
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33 Features
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Pentax X-5 vs Sony TX1 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
- Announced August 2009
Pentax X-5 vs Sony TX1 Overview
Here is a complete review of the Pentax X-5 and Sony TX1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Pentax and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the X-5 (16MP) and TX1 (10MP) and the X-5 (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") possess different sensor size.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe X-5 was launched 3 years later than the TX1 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise overview of how the X-5 matches up versus the TX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Pentax X-5 vs Sony TX1 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax X-5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The complete galleries are available at Pentax X-5 Gallery & Sony TX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax X-5 over the Sony TX1
X-5 | TX1 | |||
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Announced | August 2012 | August 2009 | Fresher by 38 months | |
Focus manually | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Pentax X-5
TX1 | X-5 | |||
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Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Pentax X-5 and Sony TX1
X-5 | TX1 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display size | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Pentax X-5 vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Pentax X-5 offers physical measurements 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 TX1 has measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
Compare the Pentax X-5 and Sony TX1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the X-5 vs the TX1.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the X-5 and TX1 is 65 and 96 respectively.
Pentax X-5 vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing just by going through technical specs. The graphic here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the X-5 and TX1.
As you can tell, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The X-5 featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Pentax X-5 will show more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The fresher X-5 should have an advantage in sensor tech.
Pentax X-5 vs Sony TX1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Pentax X-5 vs Sony TX1 Specifications
Pentax X-5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Pentax | Sony |
Model type | Pentax X-5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Released | 2012-08-22 | 2009-08-06 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 22-580mm (26.4x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 8cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 230k dot | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 2s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/1250s |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 9.10 m | 3.00 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 gr (1.31 lb) | 142 gr (0.31 lb) |
Dimensions | 119 x 86 x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") | 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $230 | $350 |