Pentax K-7 vs Sony H70

Here is a complete comparison of the Pentax K-7 vs Sony H70, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the K-7 (15MP) and the H70 (16MP) is relatively similar but the K-7 (APS-C) and H70 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The K-7 was released 15 months earlier than the H70 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-7 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony H70 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the K-7 grades versus the H70 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-7 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70. The complete galleries are available at Pentax K-7 Gallery and Sony H70 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-7 has physical measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs) and the Sony H70 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Compare the Pentax K-7 vs Sony H70 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the K-7 vs the H70.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the K-7 and H70 is 60 and 93 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the K-7 and H70.

Clearly, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The K-7 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Sony H70 will offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The older K-7 is going to be behind in sensor technology.