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Pentax X-5 vs Sony A68

Portability
65
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Pentax X-5 front
 
Sony SLT-A68 front
Portability
64
Imaging
66
Features
70
Overall
67

Pentax X-5 vs Sony A68 Key Specs

Pentax X-5
(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
Sony A68
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Pentax X-5 over the Sony A68

 X-5 A68 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony A68 over the Pentax X-5

 A68 X-5 
LaunchedNovember 2015August 2012More modern by 39 months
Screen resolution461k460kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Pentax X-5 and Sony A68

 X-5 A68 
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting 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).

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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.

Pentax X-5 vs Sony A68 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X-5 and A68 is 65 and 64 respectively.

Pentax X-5 vs Sony A68 top view buttons comparison

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.

Pentax X-5 vs Sony A68 sensor size comparison

Pentax X-5 vs Sony A68 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax X-5 vs Sony A68 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax X-5 Portrait photography details
Sony A68 Portrait photography details
43
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
79
has manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Pentax X-5 as a Street photography camera
Sony A68 as a Street photography camera
50
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competition in class (595 grams)
77
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
above average ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax X-5 Sports photography highlights
Sony A68 Sports photography highlights
52
excellent zoom range (22-580mm 26.4 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
74
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
has phase detect auto focus
bad battery pack (510 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Pentax X-5 Travel photography highlights
Sony A68 Travel photography highlights
53
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (22mm)
great zoom (580mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (595g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
54
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
bad battery pack (510 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax X-5 Landscape photography highlights
Sony A68 Landscape photography highlights
47
focusing manually
rather wide (22mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
67
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
screen is small (2.7 inch)
bad battery pack (510 CIPA)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax X-5 Vlogging information
Sony A68 Vlogging information
26
rather wide (22mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic socket
heavier than competition in class (595 grams)
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external mic socket
display is not selfie friendly
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Pentax X-5 vs Sony A68 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax X-5 and Sony A68
 Pentax X-5Sony SLT-A68
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