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Pentax X-5 vs Sony TX9

Portability
65
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Pentax X-5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Pentax X-5 vs Sony TX9 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
  • Announced August 2012
Sony TX9
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
  • Announced July 2010
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Pentax X-5 vs Sony TX9 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Pentax X-5 and Sony TX9, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Pentax and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the X-5 (16MP) and TX9 (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The X-5 was launched 2 years later than the TX9 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the X-5 grades versus the TX9 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax X-5 over the Sony TX9

 X-5 TX9 
AnnouncedAugust 2012July 2010Fresher by 26 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Pentax X-5

 TX9 X-5 
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k460kClearer display (+462k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Pentax X-5 and Sony TX9

 X-5 TX9 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Pentax X-5 vs Sony TX9 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Pentax X-5 has got physical dimensions of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") having a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) while the Sony TX9 has measurements of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Analyze the Pentax X-5 and Sony TX9 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the X-5 versus the TX9.

Pentax X-5 vs Sony TX9 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the X-5 and TX9 is 65 and 95 respectively.

Pentax X-5 vs Sony TX9 top view buttons comparison

Pentax X-5 vs Sony TX9 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing purely by going over specifications. The visual below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the X-5 and TX9.

Plainly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can anticipate the Pentax X-5 to offer more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The younger X-5 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Pentax X-5 vs Sony TX9 sensor size comparison

Pentax X-5 vs Sony TX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax X-5 vs Sony TX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax X-5 Portrait photography advice
Sony TX9 Portrait photography advice
43
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
27
has manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax X-5 Street photography factors
Sony TX9 Street photography factors
50
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than others in class (595g)
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than average in class (149g)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax X-5 Sports photography info
Sony TX9 Sports photography info
52
long zoom range (22-580mm 26.4 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax X-5
Travel photography with Sony TX9
53
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (22mm)
very long zoom (580mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (595g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
60
comes with touch focus
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (149g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax X-5 Landscape photography advice
Sony TX9 Landscape photography advice
47
manual focus
really wide (22mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
41
has manual focus
really wide (25mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax X-5 Vlogging features
Sony TX9 Vlogging features
26
really wide (22mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than others in class (595 grams)
32
really wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (149g)
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Pentax X-5 vs Sony TX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax X-5 and Sony TX9
 Pentax X-5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
General Information
Make Pentax Sony
Model Pentax X-5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2012-08-22 2010-07-08
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 22-580mm (26.4x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 230k dot -
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 9.10 m 3.80 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 595g (1.31 lbs) 149g (0.33 lbs)
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 Overall 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 images -
Style of battery 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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $230 $799