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Pentax X-5 vs Sony TX1

Portability
65
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Pentax X-5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Pentax X-5 vs Sony TX1 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 TX1
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Pentax X-5 over the Sony TX1

 X-5 TX1 
AnnouncedAugust 2012August 2009Fresher by 38 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Pentax X-5

 TX1 X-5 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Pentax X-5 and Sony TX1

 X-5 TX1 
Display sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Pentax X-5 vs Sony TX1 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Pentax X-5 vs Sony TX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax X-5 vs Sony TX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax X-5 Portrait photography info
Sony TX1 Portrait photography info
43
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes face detect focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax X-5 Street photography info
Sony TX1 Street photography info
50
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (595 grams)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax X-5
Sports photography with Sony TX1
52
amazing zoom range (22-580mm 26.4 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax X-5 Travel photography highlights
Sony TX1 Travel photography highlights
53
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (22mm)
long reach (580mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (595g)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
51
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax X-5
Landscape photography with Sony TX1
47
has manual focus
fairly wide (22mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
31
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax X-5 Vlogging features
Sony TX1 Vlogging features
26
fairly wide (22mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (595 grams)
28
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
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Pentax X-5 vs Sony TX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax X-5 and Sony TX1
 Pentax X-5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
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