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Pentax X-5 vs Sony W570

Portability
65
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Pentax X-5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33

Pentax X-5 vs Sony W570 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
  • Revealed August 2012
Sony W570
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 91 x 52 x 19mm
  • Released January 2011
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Pentax X-5 vs Sony W570 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Pentax X-5 vs Sony W570, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the X-5 (16MP) and the W570 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The X-5 was unveiled 20 months later than the W570 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W570 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the X-5 scores vs the W570 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax X-5 over the Sony W570

 X-5 W570 
ReleasedAugust 2012January 2011Fresher by 20 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Pentax X-5

 W570 X-5 

Common features in the Pentax X-5 and Sony W570

 X-5 W570 
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Pentax X-5 vs Sony W570 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Pentax X-5 enjoys outer dimensions of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") with a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) whilst the Sony W570 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Compare the Pentax X-5 vs Sony W570 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the X-5 vs the W570.

Pentax X-5 vs Sony W570 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the X-5 and W570 is 65 and 96 respectively.

Pentax X-5 vs Sony W570 top view buttons comparison

Pentax X-5 vs Sony W570 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the X-5 and W570.

As you can see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution and you can expect similar quality of photographs although you should consider the age of the products into consideration. The younger X-5 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Pentax X-5 vs Sony W570 sensor size comparison

Pentax X-5 vs Sony W570 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax X-5 vs Sony W570 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax X-5 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W570 Portrait photography highlights
43
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
30
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax X-5
Street photography with Sony W570
50
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than average (595 grams)
58
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Pentax X-5 Sports photography factors
Sony W570 Sports photography factors
52
great zoom range (22-580mm 26.4 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
36
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax X-5
Travel photography with Sony W570
53
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (22mm)
great zoom (580mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (595g)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
66
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax X-5 Landscape photography factors
Sony W570 Landscape photography factors
47
focusing manually
decently wide (22mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
38
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax X-5
Vlogging with Sony W570
26
decently wide (22mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
missing microphone jack
more heavy than average (595g)
29
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone support
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Pentax X-5 vs Sony W570 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax X-5 and Sony W570
 Pentax X-5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Sony
Model Pentax X-5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2012-08-22 2011-01-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 22-580mm (26.4x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 230 thousand dots -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 9.10 m 3.70 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 595g (1.31 pounds) 116g (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 119 x 86 x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") 91 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 pictures -
Form 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 feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at release $230 $159