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Pentax X-5 vs Sony TX200V

Portability
65
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Pentax X-5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44

Pentax X-5 vs Sony TX200V Key Specs

Pentax X-5
(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
  • Introduced August 2012
Sony TX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 129g - 96 x 58 x 16mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Pentax X-5 vs Sony TX200V Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Pentax X-5 and Sony TX200V, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the X-5 (16MP) and the TX200V (18MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The X-5 was introduced 7 months after the TX200V and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TX200V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the X-5 scores against the TX200V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax X-5 over the Sony TX200V

 X-5 TX200V 
LaunchedAugust 2012January 2012More modern by 7 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Pentax X-5

 TX200V X-5 
Screen sizing3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1230k460kCrisper screen (+770k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Pentax X-5 and Sony TX200V

 X-5 TX200V 
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Pentax X-5 vs Sony TX200V Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Pentax X-5 has outside measurements of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") having a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) while the Sony TX200V has sizing of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") along with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Examine the Pentax X-5 and Sony TX200V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the X-5 and the TX200V.

Pentax X-5 vs Sony TX200V size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the X-5 and TX200V is 65 and 96 respectively.

Pentax X-5 vs Sony TX200V top view buttons comparison

Pentax X-5 vs Sony TX200V Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at specs. The pic here should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the X-5 and TX200V.

All in all, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony TX200V to give more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent X-5 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Pentax X-5 vs Sony TX200V sensor size comparison

Pentax X-5 vs Sony TX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax X-5 vs Sony TX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax X-5
Portrait photography with Sony TX200V
43
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
36
megapixel count good (18MP)
features face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax X-5 as a Street photography camera
Sony TX200V as a Street photography camera
50
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than average (595g)
68
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
weather sealing
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax X-5
Sports photography with Sony TX200V
52
amazing zoom range (22-580mm 26.4 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax X-5
Travel photography with Sony TX200V
53
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (22mm)
long zoom (580mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than average (595 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
71
weather sealing
boasts focus via touch
megapixel count good (18MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax X-5 Landscape photography factors
Sony TX200V Landscape photography factors
47
focusing manually
fairly wide (22mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
47
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3.3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax X-5 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX200V as a Vlogging camera
26
fairly wide (22mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have microphone port
more heavy than average (595g)
35
quite wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external mic port
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Pentax X-5 vs Sony TX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax X-5 and Sony TX200V
 Pentax X-5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
General Information
Company Pentax Sony
Model type Pentax X-5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2012-08-22 2012-01-30
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 22-580mm (26.4x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3.3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - 1,229,760 dots equiv. XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 230 thousand dot -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 9.10 m 3.10 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 595 grams (1.31 pounds) 129 grams (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 119 x 86 x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") 96 x 58 x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
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 220 shots
Battery form 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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $230 $500