Kodak M320 vs Pentax P70

Its time to take a closer look at the Kodak M320 and Pentax P70, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Kodak and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the M320 (9MP) and P70 (12MP) and the M320 (1/2.5") and P70 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizing.

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The M320 was released at a similar time to the P70 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick overview of how the M320 scores vs the P70 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Kodak EasyShare M320 and Pentax Optio P70. The complete galleries are available at Kodak M320 Gallery and Pentax P70 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Kodak M320 provides outside dimensions of 97mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Pentax P70 has dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Kodak M320 and Pentax P70 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the M320 against the P70.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M320 and P70 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing simply by looking at specifications. The graphic underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the M320 and P70.

Plainly, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The M320 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh trickier and the Pentax P70 will give you extra detail as a result of its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics way more aggressively.