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Pentax K-70 vs Sony HX20V

Portability
62
Imaging
67
Features
81
Overall
72
Pentax K-70 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V front
Portability
90
Imaging
42
Features
50
Overall
45

Pentax K-70 vs Sony HX20V Key Specs

Pentax K-70
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 688g - 126 x 93 x 74mm
  • Announced June 2016
  • Newer Model is Pentax KF
Sony HX20V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
  • Revealed July 2012
  • Previous Model is Sony HX10V
  • Refreshed by Sony HX30V
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Pentax K-70 vs Sony HX20V Overview

The following is a complete overview of the Pentax K-70 versus Sony HX20V, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Pentax and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the K-70 (24MP) and HX20V (18MP) and the K-70 (APS-C) and HX20V (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

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The K-70 was introduced 3 years after the HX20V which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-70 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony HX20V being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the K-70 matches up versus the HX20V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K-70 over the Sony HX20V

 K-70 HX20V 
RevealedJune 2016July 2012Newer by 48 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the Pentax K-70

 HX20V K-70 
Display resolution922k921kClearer display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Pentax K-70 and Sony HX20V

 K-70 HX20V 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Pentax K-70 vs Sony HX20V Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Pentax K-70 has got physical dimensions 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 HX20V has sizing of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the K-70 compared to the HX20V.

Pentax K-70 vs Sony HX20V size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K-70 and HX20V is 62 and 90 respectively.

Pentax K-70 vs Sony HX20V top view buttons comparison

Pentax K-70 vs Sony HX20V Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by researching specs. The picture below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-70 and HX20V.

All in all, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The K-70 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Pentax K-70 will render greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images far more aggressively. The more recent K-70 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Pentax K-70 vs Sony HX20V sensor size comparison

Pentax K-70 vs Sony HX20V Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K-70 vs Sony HX20V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K-70 Portrait photography information
Sony HX20V Portrait photography information
80
has manual focus
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
45
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (18MP)
supports face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax K-70
Street photography with Sony HX20V
71
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
very good ISO range (102,400)
heavier than others in class (688g)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (254g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax K-70
Sports photography with Sony HX20V
72
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
comes with phase detect autofocus
max fps low (6.0 frames/s)
terrible battery (410 shots)
49
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K-70 Travel photography factors
Sony HX20V Travel photography factors
64
weather sealing
decent MP (24MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
terrible battery (410 per charge)
heavier than others in class (688 grams)
69
lighter than competition in class (254 grams)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K-70 Landscape photography factors
Sony HX20V Landscape photography factors
78
has manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
very good ISO range (102,400)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
terrible battery (410 per charge)
50
you can focus manually
pretty wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K-70 Vlogging information
Sony HX20V Vlogging information
71
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external mic port
heavier than others in class (688 grams)
34
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (254 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone jack
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Pentax K-70 vs Sony HX20V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-70 and Sony HX20V
 Pentax K-70Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Sony
Model type Pentax K-70 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
Category Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2016-06-08 2012-07-20
Body design Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip PRIME MII BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 102400 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 11 9
Cross type focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-500mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Total lenses 151 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 921k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/6000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 7.10 m
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 688 gr (1.52 lbs) 254 gr (0.56 lbs)
Dimensions 126 x 93 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 410 photographs 320 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, continuous) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $649 $397