Pentax X-5 vs Sony A68
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Pentax X-5 vs Sony A68 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- 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
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 610g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
- Launched November 2015
- Succeeded the Sony A65
Pentax X-5 vs Sony A68 Overview
Following is a detailed overview of the Pentax X-5 vs Sony A68, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Pentax and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the X-5 (16MP) and A68 (24MP) and the X-5 (1/2.3") and A68 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizes.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe X-5 was announced 4 years earlier than the A68 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A68 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the X-5 scores against the A68 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Pentax X-5 vs Sony A68 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax X-5 and Sony SLT-A68. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax X-5 Gallery and Sony A68 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax X-5 over the Sony A68
X-5 | A68 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony A68 over the Pentax X-5
A68 | X-5 | |||
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Launched | November 2015 | August 2012 | More modern by 39 months | |
Screen resolution | 461k | 460k | Sharper screen (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax X-5 and Sony A68
X-5 | A68 | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lacking Touch screen |
Pentax X-5 vs Sony A68 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Pentax X-5 comes with exterior measurements of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") having a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) whilst the Sony A68 has sizing of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).
Compare the Pentax X-5 vs Sony A68 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the X-5 and the A68.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X-5 and A68 is 65 and 64 respectively.
Pentax X-5 vs Sony A68 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over technical specs. The pic below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the X-5 and A68.
As you have seen, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The X-5 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony A68 will offer extra detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged X-5 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Pentax X-5 vs Sony A68 Specifications
Pentax X-5 | Sony SLT-A68 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Pentax | Sony |
Model type | Pentax X-5 | Sony SLT-A68 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level DSLR |
Revealed | 2012-08-22 | 2015-11-06 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 6000 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 79 |
Cross type focus points | - | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens zoom range | 22-580mm (26.4x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 461 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 230 thousand dots | 1,440 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames per second | 8.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 9.10 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | - | Flash off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Rear sync, Wireless, High Speed sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p, 24p), 1440 x 1080, 640 x 480 |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 595 grams (1.31 pounds) | 610 grams (1.34 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 119 x 86 x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") | 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 79 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 24.1 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.5 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 701 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 pictures | 510 pictures |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec)) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $230 | $581 |