Pentax X-5 vs Sony W560
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Pentax X-5 vs Sony W560 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
- Released August 2012
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
- Launched January 2011
Pentax X-5 vs Sony W560 Overview
Let's look closer at the Pentax X-5 versus Sony W560, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the X-5 (16MP) and the W560 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe X-5 was announced 20 months later than the W560 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W560 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the X-5 scores versus the W560 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Pentax X-5 vs Sony W560 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax X-5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax X-5 Gallery and Sony W560 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax X-5 over the Sony W560
X-5 | W560 | |||
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Launched | August 2012 | January 2011 | Fresher by 20 months | |
Focus manually | Dial exact focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Pentax X-5
W560 | X-5 |
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Common features in the Pentax X-5 and Sony W560
X-5 | W560 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Pentax X-5 vs Sony W560 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Pentax X-5 offers outside measurements of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") with a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) and the Sony W560 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).
Examine the Pentax X-5 versus Sony W560 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the X-5 and the W560.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the X-5 and W560 is 65 and 96 respectively.
Pentax X-5 vs Sony W560 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor sizing simply by checking out specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the X-5 and W560.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Pentax X-5 to provide extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more modern X-5 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.
Pentax X-5 vs Sony W560 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
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Pentax X-5 vs Sony W560 Specifications
Pentax X-5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Pentax | Sony |
Model | Pentax X-5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Released | 2012-08-22 | 2011-01-06 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
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 | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
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) | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 230 thousand dot | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 2 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 9.10 m | 3.80 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
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 | 595 grams (1.31 pounds) | 110 grams (0.24 pounds) |
Dimensions | 119 x 86 x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") | 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 photographs | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | 4 x AA | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $230 | $139 |