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Pentax K-5 vs Sony H70

Portability
60
Imaging
56
Features
82
Overall
66
Pentax K-5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35

Pentax K-5 vs Sony H70 Key Specs

Pentax K-5
(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  • Superseded the Pentax K-7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
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
  • Released January 2011
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 over the Sony H70

 K-5 H70 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Pentax K-5

 H70 K-5 

Common features in the Pentax K-5 and Sony H70

 K-5 H70 
ReleasedDecember 2010January 2011Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"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).

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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.

Pentax K-5 vs Sony H70 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Pentax K-5 vs Sony H70 sensor size comparison

Pentax K-5 vs Sony H70 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K-5 vs Sony H70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K-5 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H70 as a Portrait photography camera
73
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
30
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax K-5
Street photography with Sony H70
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
fixed screen
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax K-5
Sports photography with Sony H70
78
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect autofocus
36
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K-5 as a Travel photography camera
Sony H70 as a Travel photography camera
65
environment sealing
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
does not posses selfie friendly display
67
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K-5 Landscape photography factors
Sony H70 Landscape photography factors
78
focusing manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
43
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K-5 as a Vlogging camera
Sony H70 as a Vlogging camera
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have microphone support
does not posses selfie friendly display
29
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic support
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Pentax K-5 vs Sony H70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-5 and Sony H70
 Pentax K-5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
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