Pentax X-5 vs Sony TX7
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Pentax X-5 vs Sony TX7 Key Specs
(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
- Announced August 2012
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
- Launched January 2010
Pentax X-5 vs Sony TX7 Overview
Let's look a bit more in depth at the Pentax X-5 and Sony TX7, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the X-5 (16MP) and TX7 (10MP) and the X-5 (1/2.3") and TX7 (1/2.4") offer totally different sensor sizing.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe X-5 was manufactured 2 years later than the TX7 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TX7 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the X-5 matches up against the TX7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Pentax X-5 vs Sony TX7 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax X-5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax X-5 Gallery and Sony TX7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax X-5 over the Sony TX7
X-5 | TX7 | |||
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Launched | August 2012 | January 2010 | More recent by 32 months | |
Manual focus | More precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Pentax X-5
TX7 | X-5 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3.5" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 460k | Crisper screen (+461k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Pentax X-5 and Sony TX7
X-5 | TX7 | |||
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Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Pentax X-5 vs Sony TX7 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Pentax X-5 has physical dimensions of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") and a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) whilst the Sony TX7 has measurements of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
See the Pentax X-5 and Sony TX7 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the X-5 versus the TX7.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X-5 and TX7 is 65 and 95 respectively.
Pentax X-5 vs Sony TX7 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements only by seeing technical specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the X-5 and TX7.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The X-5 due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Pentax X-5 will produce extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent X-5 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.
Pentax X-5 vs Sony TX7 Screen and ViewFinder
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Pentax X-5 vs Sony TX7 Specifications
Pentax X-5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Pentax | Sony |
Model | Pentax X-5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2012-08-22 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3456 x 2592 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 22-580mm (26.4x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3.5 inches |
Screen resolution | 460k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 230k dot | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 2 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 9.10 m | 3.80 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB 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 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | 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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 595 grams (1.31 lbs) | 149 grams (0.33 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 119 x 86 x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") | 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 pictures | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | 4 x AA | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $230 | $300 |