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Pentax E70 vs Sony A7c

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Pentax Optio E70 front
 
Sony Alpha A7c front
Portability
78
Imaging
76
Features
88
Overall
80

Pentax E70 vs Sony A7c Key Specs

Pentax E70
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 175g - 94 x 61 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2009
Sony A7c
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 509g - 124 x 71 x 60mm
  • Announced September 2020
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Pentax E70 vs Sony A7c Overview

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Pentax E70 versus Sony A7c, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Pentax and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the E70 (10MP) and A7c (24MP) and the E70 (1/2.3") and A7c (Full frame) have different sensor sizing.

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The E70 was unveiled 12 years earlier than the A7c which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax E70 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7c being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the E70 matches up versus the A7c with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax E70 over the Sony A7c

 E70 A7c 

Reasons to pick Sony A7c over the Pentax E70

 A7c E70 
AnnouncedSeptember 2020January 2009More modern by 142 months
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution922k112kClearer screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Pentax E70 and Sony A7c

 E70 A7c 

Pentax E70 vs Sony A7c Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Pentax E70 features exterior measurements of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sony A7c has sizing of 124mm x 71mm x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") along with a weight of 509 grams (1.12 lbs).

Examine the Pentax E70 versus Sony A7c in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the E70 compared to the A7c.

Pentax E70 vs Sony A7c size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E70 and A7c is 94 and 78 respectively.

Pentax E70 vs Sony A7c top view buttons comparison

Pentax E70 vs Sony A7c Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes only by looking through specifications. The pic underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the E70 and A7c.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E70 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh more difficult and the Sony A7c will render greater detail having an extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged E70 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Pentax E70 vs Sony A7c sensor size comparison

Pentax E70 vs Sony A7c Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax E70 vs Sony A7c Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax E70 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A7c as a Portrait photography camera
19
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
78
focusing manually
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Pentax E70 as a Street photography camera
Sony A7c as a Street photography camera
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
85
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
supports focus via touch
environment sealing
above average high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax E70 Sports photography advice
Sony A7c Sports photography advice
16
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
88
silent shutter (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
better than average battery pack (740 per charge)
supports phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax E70 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A7c as a Travel photography camera
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
86
better than average battery pack (740 shots)
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
supports focus via touch
decent megapixels (24MP)
selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax E70 Landscape photography features
Sony A7c Landscape photography features
22
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.4 inch)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
88
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
above average high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
better than average battery pack (740 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax E70 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A7c as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
86
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with mic socket
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Pentax E70 vs Sony A7c Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax E70 and Sony A7c
 Pentax Optio E70Sony Alpha A7c
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Sony
Model type Pentax Optio E70 Sony Alpha A7c
Class Small Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2009-01-05 2020-09-14
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 6400 51200
Highest enhanced ISO - 204800
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 693
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Total lenses - 122
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully articulated
Screen sizing 2.4 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 112 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max silent shutter speed - 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m no built-in flash
Flash settings - no built-in flash
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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175 grams (0.39 pounds) 509 grams (1.12 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 61 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") 124 x 71 x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4")
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 - 740 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Card slots One One
Launch cost $140 $1,800