Pentax K110D vs Pentax P70

The following is a in-depth review of the Pentax K110D and Pentax P70, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are produced by Pentax. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the K110D (6MP) and P70 (12MP) and the K110D (APS-C) and P70 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The K110D was brought out 3 years earlier than the P70 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K110D being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax P70 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the K110D grades against the P70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K110D & Pentax Optio P70. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax K110D Gallery & Pentax P70 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Pentax K110D provides outer measurements of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") and a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs) and the Pentax P70 has measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the K110D and the P70.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the K110D and P70 is 67 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specifications. The picture here will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the K110D and P70.

Plainly, the two cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The K110D featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Pentax P70 will offer greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged K110D is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.