Pentax K-5 vs Sony H70
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Pentax K-5 vs Sony H70 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 740g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
- Introduced December 2010
- Superseded the Pentax K-7
- Updated by Pentax K-5 IIs
(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
- Released January 2011
Pentax K-5 vs Sony H70 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Pentax K-5 vs Sony H70, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the K-5 (16MP) and the H70 (16MP) is pretty similar but the K-5 (APS-C) and H70 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe K-5 was brought out around the same time to the H70 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony H70 being a Compact camera.
Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the K-5 scores against the H70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Pentax K-5 vs Sony H70 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax K-5 Gallery and Sony H70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 over the Sony H70
K-5 | H70 | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focusing | |||
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Pentax K-5
H70 | K-5 |
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Common features in the Pentax K-5 and Sony H70
K-5 | H70 | |||
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Released | December 2010 | January 2011 | Similar generation | |
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Absent Touch screen |
Pentax K-5 vs Sony H70 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Pentax K-5 has got external dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs) and the Sony H70 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).
Analyze the Pentax K-5 vs Sony H70 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the K-5 against the H70.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K-5 and H70 is 60 and 93 respectively.
Pentax K-5 vs Sony H70 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specifications. The visual underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-5 and H70.
Plainly, the two cameras offer the same exact megapixels albeit different sensor sizing. The K-5 features the bigger sensor which should make achieving shallower DOF less difficult.
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Pentax K-5 vs Sony H70 Specifications
Pentax K-5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Pentax | Sony |
Model type | Pentax K-5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2010-12-18 | 2011-01-06 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Prime II | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.7 x 15.7mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 372.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4928 x 3264 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Max boosted ISO | 51200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 9 |
Cross type focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Pentax KAF2 | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Amount of lenses | 151 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 921k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD monitor | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.61x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | 7.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) | 3.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/180s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 424 (25, 30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 740g (1.63 lb) | 194g (0.43 lb) |
Dimensions | 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 82 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.7 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 14.1 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 1162 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 980 images | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | D-LI90 | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $800 | $199 |