Pentax K-70 vs Sony A380

Let's look a bit more closely at the Pentax K-70 versus Sony A380, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by rivals Pentax and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the K-70 (24MP) and A380 (14MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The K-70 was launched 6 years after the A380 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the K-70 scores versus the A380 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-70 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A380. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax K-70 Gallery and Sony A380 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-70 features external measurements of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 688 grams (1.52 lbs) while the Sony A380 has measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs).

Examine the Pentax K-70 versus Sony A380 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the K-70 compared to the A380.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K-70 and A380 is 62 and 68 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic below will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the K-70 and A380.

As you can see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Pentax K-70 to offer more detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The younger K-70 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.