Pentax X90 vs Sony TX5

Following is a in-depth overview of the Pentax X90 vs Sony TX5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the X90 (12MP) and the TX5 (10MP) is pretty well matched but the X90 (1/2.3") and TX5 (1/2.4") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The X90 was brought out 5 months after the TX5 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Pentax X90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TX5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the X90 matches up vs the TX5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax X90 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax X90 Gallery & Sony TX5 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Pentax X90 provides exterior dimensions of 111mm x 85mm x 110mm (4.4" x 3.3" x 4.3") with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Sony TX5 has measurements of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax X90 vs Sony TX5 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the X90 versus the TX5.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the X90 and TX5 is 69 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to see the difference between sensor sizes just by reading through specs. The pic below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the X90 and TX5.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The X90 because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Pentax X90 will resolve more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively.