Pentax XG-1 vs Sony TX10

Here is a extensive overview of the Pentax XG-1 versus Sony TX10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the XG-1 (16MP) and the TX10 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The XG-1 was brought out 2 years later than the TX10 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TX10 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short overview of how the XG-1 grades versus the TX10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax XG-1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10. The entire galleries are available at Pentax XG-1 Gallery and Sony TX10 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Pentax XG-1 comes with physical measurements of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs) whilst the Sony TX10 has proportions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Look at the Pentax XG-1 versus Sony TX10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the XG-1 against the TX10.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the XG-1 and TX10 is 66 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing purely by researching a spec sheet. The graphic here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the XG-1 and TX10.

As you can see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of images however you should consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more recent XG-1 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.