Pentax K-70 vs Sony A290

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Pentax K-70 versus Sony A290, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by brands Pentax and Sony. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the K-70 (24MP) and A290 (14MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The K-70 was revealed 6 years after the A290 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the K-70 scores versus the A290 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-70 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A290. The full galleries are provided at Pentax K-70 Gallery and Sony A290 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-70 features exterior measurements of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") along with a weight of 688 grams (1.52 lbs) while the Sony A290 has dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") along with a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).

See the Pentax K-70 versus Sony A290 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the K-70 against the A290.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K-70 and A290 is 62 and 66 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes simply by viewing specifications. The image here should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the K-70 and A290.

To sum up, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Pentax K-70 to render greater detail because of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more recent K-70 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.