Pentax X70 vs Sony TX5

Here, we will be analyzing the Pentax X70 vs Sony TX5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the X70 (12MP) and the TX5 (10MP) is pretty well matched but the X70 (1/2.3") and TX5 (1/2.4") posses totally different sensor size.

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The X70 was announced 11 months prior to the TX5 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TX5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the X70 matches up vs the TX5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax X70 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax X70 Gallery & Sony TX5 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Pentax X70 comes with outer dimensions of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") and a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) whilst the Sony TX5 has dimensions of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the X70 versus the TX5.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the X70 and TX5 is 71 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by checking specs. The picture underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the X70 and TX5.

As you can plainly see, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The X70 having a bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Pentax X70 will resolve greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged X70 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.