Pentax X-5 vs Sony TX55

Let's look much closer at the Pentax X-5 versus Sony TX55, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the X-5 (16MP) and the TX55 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The X-5 was manufactured 14 months later than the TX55 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TX55 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the X-5 matches up against the TX55 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax X-5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax X-5 Gallery & Sony TX55 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Pentax X-5 has got external 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) whilst the Sony TX55 has proportions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") having a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Look at the Pentax X-5 versus Sony TX55 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the X-5 versus the TX55.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the X-5 and TX55 is 65 and 97 respectively.

Typically, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements just by seeing specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the X-5 and TX55.

All in all, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution and you can expect comparable quality of files however you should always consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more recent X-5 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.