Pentax KP vs Sony W570

On this page, we will be reviewing the Pentax KP vs Sony W570, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Pentax and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the KP (24MP) and W570 (16MP) and the KP (APS-C) and W570 (1/2.3") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The KP was announced 6 years later than the W570 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Pentax KP being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony W570 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the KP grades versus the W570 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax KP and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax KP Gallery and Sony W570 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Pentax KP provides physical dimensions of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") along with a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs) and the Sony W570 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check out the Pentax KP vs Sony W570 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the KP vs the W570.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the KP and W570 is 61 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements purely by viewing technical specs. The photograph here will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the KP and W570.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The KP using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Pentax KP will result in more detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more modern KP provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.