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Pentax K-01 vs Sony H70

Portability
76
Imaging
57
Features
68
Overall
61
Pentax K-01 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35

Pentax K-01 vs Sony H70 Key Specs

Pentax K-01
(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
Sony H70
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K-01 over the Sony H70

 K-01 H70 
RevealedMay 2012January 2011More recent by 17 months
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Pentax K-01

 H70 K-01 

Common features in the Pentax K-01 and Sony H70

 K-01 H70 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"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).

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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.

Pentax K-01 vs Sony H70 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the K-01 and H70 is 76 and 93 respectively.

Pentax K-01 vs Sony H70 top view buttons comparison

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.

Pentax K-01 vs Sony H70 sensor size comparison

Pentax K-01 vs Sony H70 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K-01 vs Sony H70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax K-01
Portrait photography with Sony H70
74
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
supports RAW files
30
resolution is good (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax K-01 Street photography information
Sony H70 Street photography information
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
more heavy than others (561 grams)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K-01 Sports photography highlights
Sony H70 Sports photography highlights
61
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great battery pack (540 shots)
max frames per second low (6.0 frames/s)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
36
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Pentax K-01 Travel photography details
Sony H70 Travel photography details
65
great battery pack (540 per charge)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
more heavy than others (561g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
67
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K-01 Landscape photography advice
Sony H70 Landscape photography advice
80
focusing manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (540 per charge)
43
decently wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K-01 Vlogging information
Sony H70 Vlogging information
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with microphone support
screen isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than others (561g)
29
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
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Pentax K-01 vs Sony H70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-01 and Sony H70
 Pentax K-01Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
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