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Pentax K-70 vs Sony WX350

Portability
62
Imaging
66
Features
81
Overall
72
Pentax K-70 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Pentax K-70 vs Sony WX350 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
  • Introduced June 2016
  • Refreshed by Pentax KF
Sony WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Succeeded the Sony WX300
  • Renewed by Sony WX500
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Pentax K-70 vs Sony WX350 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Pentax K-70 versus Sony WX350, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Pentax and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the K-70 (24MP) and WX350 (18MP) and the K-70 (APS-C) and WX350 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor size.

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The K-70 was launched 2 years later than the WX350 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-70 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony WX350 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the K-70 scores against the WX350 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K-70 over the Sony WX350

 K-70 WX350 
IntroducedJune 2016February 2014Fresher by 29 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Pentax K-70

 WX350 K-70 

Common features in the Pentax K-70 and Sony WX350

 K-70 WX350 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Pentax K-70 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera often, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-70 has got physical dimensions of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") along with a weight of 688 grams (1.52 lbs) whilst the Sony WX350 has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Analyze the Pentax K-70 versus Sony WX350 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the K-70 versus the WX350.

Pentax K-70 vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the K-70 and WX350 is 62 and 94 respectively.

Pentax K-70 vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

Pentax K-70 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing merely by seeing technical specs. The visual here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the K-70 and WX350.

As you can tell, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The K-70 featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Pentax K-70 will show more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The younger K-70 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Pentax K-70 vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

Pentax K-70 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K-70 vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K-70 Portrait photography features
Sony WX350 Portrait photography features
79
focusing manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
saves RAW formats
36
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax K-70 Street photography details
Sony WX350 Street photography details
71
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
good ISO range (102,400)
heavier than others in class (688 grams)
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (164 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax K-70
Sports photography with Sony WX350
71
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
not so great battery (410 shots)
52
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
good battery life (470 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K-70 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Travel photography camera
64
environment proofing
MP count good (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
not so great battery (410 shots)
heavier than others in class (688g)
72
good battery life (470 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (164g)
good megapixels (18MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax K-70
Landscape photography with Sony WX350
78
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
good ISO range (102,400)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
not so great battery (410 shots)
47
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
good battery life (470 per charge)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K-70 Vlogging information
Sony WX350 Vlogging information
71
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external mic jack
heavier than others in class (688 grams)
35
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (164 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone support
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Pentax K-70 vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-70 and Sony WX350
 Pentax K-70Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Make Pentax Sony
Model type Pentax K-70 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Category Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2016-06-08 2014-02-13
Physical type Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Chip PRIME MII -
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 area 366.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 102400 12800
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-6.5
Amount of lenses 151 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 921 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/6000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 4.30 m
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
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 pounds) 164 grams (0.36 pounds)
Dimensions 126 x 93 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 photos 470 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, continuous) Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
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