Pentax K-70 vs Sony W350
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Pentax K-70 vs Sony W350 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- 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
- Released June 2016
- Newer Model is Pentax KF
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
- Released January 2010

Pentax K-70 vs Sony W350 Overview
Lets look closer at the Pentax K-70 vs Sony W350, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Pentax and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the K-70 (24MP) and W350 (14MP) and the K-70 (APS-C) and W350 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

The K-70 was revealed 6 years later than the W350 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-70 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony W350 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the K-70 scores against the W350 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Pentax K-70 vs Sony W350 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-70 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax K-70 Gallery & Sony W350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax K-70 over the Sony W350
K-70 | W350 | |||
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Released | June 2016 | ![]() | January 2010 | More recent by 79 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Pentax K-70
W350 | K-70 |
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Common features in the Pentax K-70 and Sony W350
K-70 | W350 | |||
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Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Pentax K-70 vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Pentax K-70 enjoys exterior measurements 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 W350 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Analyze the Pentax K-70 vs Sony W350 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the K-70 and the W350.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the K-70 and W350 is 62 and 97 respectively.

Pentax K-70 vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading specs. The visual here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the K-70 and W350.
As you can plainly see, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The K-70 having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Pentax K-70 will offer you extra detail because of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern K-70 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Pentax K-70 vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder


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Pentax K-70 vs Sony W350 Specifications
Pentax K-70 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Pentax | Sony |
Model type | Pentax K-70 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 |
Class | Entry-Level DSLR | Ultracompact |
Released | 2016-06-08 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | PRIME MII | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 366.6mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 102400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 9 |
Cross type focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Pentax KAF2 | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 10cm |
Total lenses | 151 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 921 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.63x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 2s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/6000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | 6.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 3.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 688 grams (1.52 lbs) | 117 grams (0.26 lbs) |
Dimensions | 126 x 93 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") | 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 pictures | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, continuous) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $649 | $200 |