Pentax K-70 vs Sony A100

Let's look more in depth at the Pentax K-70 vs Sony A100, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by companies Pentax and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the K-70 (24MP) and A100 (10MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The K-70 was brought out 10 years after the A100 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the K-70 matches up vs the A100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-70 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A100. The entire galleries are available at Pentax K-70 Gallery and Sony A100 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Pentax K-70 provides outside dimensions of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") with a weight of 688 grams (1.52 lbs) whilst the Sony A100 has proportions of 133mm x 95mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") along with a weight of 638 grams (1.41 lbs).

Examine the Pentax K-70 vs Sony A100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the K-70 compared to the A100.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the K-70 and A100 is 62 and 64 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions simply by checking out a spec sheet. The picture below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the K-70 and A100.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Pentax K-70 to provide more detail having its extra 14MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The newer K-70 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.