Pentax XG-1 vs Sony TX55

Here is a complete review of the Pentax XG-1 and Sony TX55, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the XG-1 (16MP) and the TX55 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The XG-1 was unveiled 3 years later than the TX55 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TX55 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the XG-1 scores versus the TX55 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax XG-1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55. The full galleries are provided at Pentax XG-1 Gallery and Sony TX55 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Pentax XG-1 has got outside dimensions of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") having a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs) whilst the Sony TX55 has proportions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") along with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Compare the Pentax XG-1 and Sony TX55 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the XG-1 against the TX55.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the XG-1 and TX55 is 66 and 97 respectively.

Usually, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing only by viewing specifications. The visual underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the XG-1 and TX55.

To sum up, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution and you should expect comparable quality of files although you should always consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more modern XG-1 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.