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Kodak M320 vs Pentax P70

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
10
Overall
23
Kodak EasyShare M320 front
 
Pentax Optio P70 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Kodak M320 vs Pentax P70 Key Specs

Kodak M320
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 34-102mm (F2.8-5.1) lens
  • 155g - 97 x 60 x 21mm
  • Announced January 2009
Pentax P70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-110mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 155g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Launched March 2009
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Kodak M320 vs Pentax P70 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Kodak M320 over the Pentax P70

 M320 P70 

Reasons to pick Pentax P70 over the Kodak M320

 P70 M320 
Focus manually Very precise focusing

Common features in the Kodak M320 and Pentax P70

 M320 P70 
LaunchedJanuary 2009March 2009Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurement
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Kodak M320 vs Pentax P70 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Kodak M320 vs Pentax P70 size comparison

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

Kodak M320 vs Pentax P70 top view buttons comparison

Kodak M320 vs Pentax P70 Sensor Comparison

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.

Kodak M320 vs Pentax P70 sensor size comparison

Kodak M320 vs Pentax P70 Screen and ViewFinder

Kodak M320 vs Pentax P70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Kodak M320 Portrait photography information
Pentax P70 Portrait photography information
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
lack of RAW support
27
manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Kodak M320 Street photography info
Pentax P70 Street photography info
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.5")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than others in class (155 grams)
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (155 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Kodak M320 Sports photography factors
Pentax P70 Sports photography factors
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
lack of phase detect auto focus
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Kodak M320 Travel photography features
Pentax P70 Travel photography features
50
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (155g)
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (34mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
56
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (155g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Kodak M320 Landscape photography details
Pentax P70 Landscape photography details
22
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (34mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (9MP)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
32
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Kodak M320
Vlogging with Pentax P70
22
wide angle not the best (34mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (155g)
25
really wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (155g)
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Kodak M320 vs Pentax P70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Kodak M320 and Pentax P70
 Kodak EasyShare M320Pentax Optio P70
General Information
Brand Name Kodak Pentax
Model Kodak EasyShare M320 Pentax Optio P70
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-01-08 2009-03-02
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 3472 x 2604 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 34-102mm (3.0x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.1 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus distance 10cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155g (0.34 lbs) 155g (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 60 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model KLIC-7001 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $39 $200