Pentax K-01 vs Sony H70
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Pentax K-01 vs Sony H70 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 561g - 122 x 79 x 58mm
- Launched May 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 194g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Revealed January 2011
Pentax K-01 vs Sony H70 Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Pentax K-01 and Sony H70, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the K-01 (16MP) and the H70 (16MP) is relatively similar but the K-01 (APS-C) and H70 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor size.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe K-01 was revealed 17 months later than the H70 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H70 being a Compact camera.
Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the K-01 matches up vs the H70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Pentax K-01 vs Sony H70 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-01 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70. The full galleries are available at Pentax K-01 Gallery and Sony H70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax K-01 over the Sony H70
K-01 | H70 | |||
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Revealed | May 2012 | January 2011 | More recent by 17 months | |
Focus manually | Very exact focus | |||
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Pentax K-01
H70 | K-01 |
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Common features in the Pentax K-01 and Sony H70
K-01 | H70 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen size | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Missing Touch screen |
Pentax K-01 vs Sony H70 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Pentax K-01 features outer measurements of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") with a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs) and the Sony H70 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).
See the Pentax K-01 and Sony H70 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the K-01 vs the H70.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the K-01 and H70 is 76 and 93 respectively.
Pentax K-01 vs Sony H70 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements purely by going over technical specs. The photograph below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the K-01 and H70.
As you have seen, both of these cameras posses the exact same resolution albeit not the same sensor measurements. The K-01 contains the bigger sensor which should make achieving bokeh simpler. The fresher K-01 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.
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Pentax K-01 vs Sony H70 Specifications
Pentax K-01 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Pentax | Sony |
Model | Pentax K-01 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2012-05-30 | 2011-01-06 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 23.7 x 15.7mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 372.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4928 x 3264 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 81 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Pentax KAF2 | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Amount of lenses | 151 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 921k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD monitor | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 6.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 3.60 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/180 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps),1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
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 | 561g (1.24 pounds) | 194g (0.43 pounds) |
Dimensions | 122 x 79 x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 79 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.7 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.9 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 1135 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 540 shots | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | D-LI90 | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $899 | $199 |