Pentax X-5 vs Sony TX7

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.