Pentax K-S1 vs Sony H70

Following is a in depth review of the Pentax K-S1 vs Sony H70, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Pentax and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the K-S1 (20MP) and H70 (16MP) and the K-S1 (APS-C) and H70 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The K-S1 was released 3 years after the H70 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-S1 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony H70 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick overview of how the K-S1 matches up vs the H70 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-S1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax K-S1 Gallery and Sony H70 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-S1 enjoys physical measurements of 121mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") having a weight of 558 grams (1.23 lbs) while the Sony H70 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Analyze the Pentax K-S1 vs Sony H70 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the K-S1 vs the H70.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the K-S1 and H70 is 69 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing technical specs. The pic below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the K-S1 and H70.

As you can tell, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The K-S1 featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Pentax K-S1 will offer extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The newer K-S1 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.