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Pentax K-70 vs Sony W350

Portability
62
Imaging
67
Features
81
Overall
72
Pentax K-70 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Pentax K-70 vs Sony W350 Key Specs

Pentax K-70
(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
Sony W350
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K-70 over the Sony W350

 K-70 W350 
ReleasedJune 2016January 2010More recent by 79 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Pentax K-70

 W350 K-70 

Common features in the Pentax K-70 and Sony W350

 K-70 W350 
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).

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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.

Pentax K-70 vs Sony W350 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Pentax K-70 vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K-70 vs Sony W350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax K-70
Portrait photography with Sony W350
80
has manual focus
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
28
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax K-70 Street photography information
Sony W350 Street photography information
71
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
very good ISO range (102,400)
heavier than others (688g)
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K-70 Sports photography details
Sony W350 Sports photography details
72
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
has phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
not so great battery life (410 per charge)
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K-70 Travel photography features
Sony W350 Travel photography features
64
environment proof
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
not so great battery life (410 shots)
heavier than others (688g)
66
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K-70 Landscape photography info
Sony W350 Landscape photography info
78
has manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
very good ISO range (102,400)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
not so great battery life (410 CIPA)
37
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K-70 Vlogging info
Sony W350 Vlogging info
71
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external mic port
heavier than others (688g)
29
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
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Pentax K-70 vs Sony W350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-70 and Sony W350
 Pentax K-70Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
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