Pentax K-30 vs Sony WX70

Below is a complete analysis of the Pentax K-30 versus Sony WX70, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the K-30 (16MP) and the WX70 (16MP) is fairly well matched but the K-30 (APS-C) and WX70 (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

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The K-30 was revealed 10 months later than the WX70 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony WX70 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the K-30 scores against the WX70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax K-30 Gallery and Sony WX70 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Pentax K-30 provides exterior dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) while the Sony WX70 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the K-30 and the WX70.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the K-30 and WX70 is 63 and 97 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading through specs. The photograph below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-30 and WX70.

All in all, both cameras offer the same exact resolution but different sensor measurements. The K-30 provides the larger sensor which should make getting shallow depth of field simpler. The fresher K-30 should have a benefit in sensor technology.