Pentax X-5 vs Sony TX1

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.

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.

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.

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.