Pentax X-5 vs Sony TX30

Below is a extensive analysis of the Pentax X-5 and Sony TX30, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the X-5 (16MP) and the TX30 (18MP) is fairly close and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The X-5 was released 11 months before the TX30 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with different body type with the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TX30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a short summary of how the X-5 grades against the TX30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax X-5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30. The complete galleries are available at Pentax X-5 Gallery & Sony TX30 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera often, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Pentax X-5 comes with physical measurements of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") along with a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) while the Sony TX30 has dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax X-5 and Sony TX30 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the X-5 compared to the TX30.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the X-5 and TX30 is 65 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements simply by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the X-5 and TX30.

As you can see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can anticipate the Sony TX30 to render greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images much more aggressively. The older X-5 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.