Comparisons / Comparison of Pentax Optio P70 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5

Comparison of Pentax Optio P70 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 [S]ave

Attribute
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 ×
Pentax Optio P70 ×
General
ModelSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5Pentax Optio P70
BrandSonyPentax
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sony.com/https://us.ricoh-imaging.com/
Model numberDSC-TX5P70
Camera formatUltra CompactUltra Compact
Release year (year)20102009
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)9497
Width (mm)1822
Height (mm)5754
Weight (g)143125
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCCD
Sensor manufacturerSony Exmor R-
Effective megapixels (MP)10.212
Sensor format1/2.4 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)27.0528.07
Sensor width (mm)5.926.17
Sensor height (mm)4.574.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.621.54
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3424 x 1920(6.6 mp 16:9)
  • 3648 x 2056(7.5 mp other)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4912 x 1080(5.3 mp other)
  • 4912 x 1920(9.4 mp other)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 7152 x 1080(7.7 mp other)
  • 1024 x 768(0.8 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3072 x 2304(7.1 mp 4:3)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif v2.21)
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
Continuous-mode (fps)10-
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatMPEG-4AVI (DivX MPEG-4)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out+-
Hd video connectionComponent-
Lens and Optics
LensCarl Zeiss Vario-Tessar; 12 elements in 10 groups, 6 aspheric, 1 prism-
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)25.00 - 100.0028.00 - 112.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)7.006.00
Zoom ratio (x)44
Aperture range (f)0.16 - 0.290.17 - 0.38
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)8-
Optical image stabilization+-
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 22
  • 6.3
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect: 9-point / center / spot / flexible (touch) spot AFContrast Detection;9 point AF, Spot AF, Auto Tracking AF
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus-+
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)32.7
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)810
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 125, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200Auto, 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600; 3200-6400 available in Digital SR mode, 5MP
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent 1/2/3
  • incandescent
  • underwater1/2
  • auto
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • manual
  • shade
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/1600 - 21/2000 - 4
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMulti-pattern, center-weighted, spotTTL Multi-segment, Center-weighted & Spot meter
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority-+
Full manual exposure-+
Creative exposure modesHigh Sensitivity, Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Soft Snap, Landscape, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, Hi-Speed Shutter, UnderwaterAuto Picture (Standard, Landscape, Portrait, Night Scene Portrait, Night Scene, Sport, Flower, Candlelight), Program, Night Scene
Self timer (s)
  • 1
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • slow syncro
  • auto
  • off
  • on
  • red-eye
  • soft flash
Flash range descriptionISO Auto: 0.08 - 2.9m / 0.26 - 9.51 ft (W), 0.5 - 2.4m / 1.64 - 7.87 ft (T)Wide: 0.2 - 4.6m, Tele: 0.5 - 2.1m (ISO Auto)
Usable memory types
  • ms duo
  • ms pro duo
  • sd
  • sdh
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)4533
Included memory typeInternalInternal
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant+-
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • multi-terminal (av(sd/hd component)/usb/dcin)
  • dc-input
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)1.75-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)10-
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)10-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.31-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.61-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.01-
Startup time (s)1.9-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)4.5-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)250-
Battery form factorProprietary NP-BN1Proprietary
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NP-BN1 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • picture motion browser portable (pc/mac)
  • sony cdrom (picture motion browser (pc)
  • software cd-rom s-sw87
Os compatibility
  • mac osx v 10.4+
  • windows xp/vista/7
  • tba
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresOptical Image Stabilization, 3-inch Touchscreen LCD, 720p HD Movies, Component HD Output, Intelligent Sweep PanoramaPixel Track SR, High-Sensitivity SR, Movie SR modes. Available colors: Silver, White, Red.



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