Pentax K-70 vs Sony WX350
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Pentax K-70 vs Sony WX350 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
- Introduced June 2016
- Refreshed by Pentax KF
(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

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.

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.

Pentax K-70 vs Sony WX350 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-70 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax K-70 Gallery & Sony WX350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax K-70 over the Sony WX350
K-70 | WX350 | |||
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Introduced | June 2016 | ![]() | February 2014 | Fresher by 29 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+461k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Pentax K-70
WX350 | K-70 |
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Common features in the Pentax K-70 and Sony WX350
K-70 | WX350 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Pentax K-70 vs Sony WX350 Specifications
Pentax K-70 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 | |
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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 |
Retail cost | $649 | $270 |