Pentax K-x vs Pentax E70

Following is a extended review of the Pentax K-x and Pentax E70, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both manufactured by Pentax. The sensor resolution of the K-x (12MP) and the E70 (10MP) is relatively close but the K-x (APS-C) and E70 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The K-x was brought out 12 months after the E70 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-x being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax E70 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the K-x scores vs the E70 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-x and Pentax Optio E70. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax K-x Gallery and Pentax E70 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-x offers outer dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") along with a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs) while the Pentax E70 has dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Examine the Pentax K-x and Pentax E70 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the K-x versus the E70.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the K-x and E70 is 69 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes only by looking through technical specs. The image here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the K-x and E70.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The K-x because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Pentax K-x will result in extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent K-x will have an advantage in sensor innovation.