Pentax X-5 vs Sony TX200V

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.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax X-5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax X-5 Gallery and Sony TX200V Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.