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Pentax X-5 vs Sony TX55

Portability
65
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Pentax X-5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Pentax X-5 vs Sony TX55 Key Specs

Pentax X-5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 22-580mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 595g - 119 x 86 x 107mm
  • Launched August 2012
Sony TX55
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Launched July 2011
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Pentax X-5 vs Sony TX55 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Pentax X-5 over the Sony TX55

 X-5 TX55 
LaunchedAugust 2012July 2011More recent by 14 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Pentax X-5

 TX55 X-5 
Screen sizing3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1230k460kClearer screen (+770k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Pentax X-5 and Sony TX55

 X-5 TX55 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Pentax X-5 vs Sony TX55 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Pentax X-5 vs Sony TX55 size comparison

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

Pentax X-5 vs Sony TX55 top view buttons comparison

Pentax X-5 vs Sony TX55 Sensor Comparison

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.

Pentax X-5 vs Sony TX55 sensor size comparison

Pentax X-5 vs Sony TX55 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax X-5 vs Sony TX55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax X-5 Portrait photography factors
Sony TX55 Portrait photography factors
44
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
36
manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax X-5 Street photography advice
Sony TX55 Street photography advice
50
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than average (595g)
58
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Pentax X-5 Sports photography highlights
Sony TX55 Sports photography highlights
53
excellent zoom range (22-580mm 26.4 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (250 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax X-5 Travel photography details
Sony TX55 Travel photography details
54
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (22mm)
great reach (580mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than average (595g)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
better than average battery pack (250 CIPA)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax X-5
Landscape photography with Sony TX55
47
you can focus manually
relatively wide (22mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
50
manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3.3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (250 shots)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax X-5 Vlogging highlights
Sony TX55 Vlogging highlights
27
relatively wide (22mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than average (595 grams)
34
reasonably wide (26mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic support
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Pentax X-5 vs Sony TX55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax X-5 and Sony TX55
 Pentax X-5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Sony
Model type Pentax X-5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2012-08-22 2011-07-24
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 22-580mm (26.4x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3.3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - XtraFine OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 230k dots -
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 9.10 m 3.70 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 595 grams (1.31 pounds) 109 grams (0.24 pounds)
Dimensions 119 x 86 x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 250 shots
Battery style 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 recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/SDHC, Memory Stick Micro
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $230 $350