Pentax E70 vs Sony A350

In this write-up, we are matching up the Pentax E70 vs Sony A350, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Pentax and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the E70 (10MP) and A350 (14MP) and the E70 (1/2.3") and A350 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The E70 was revealed 8 months later than the A350 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Pentax E70 being a Compact camera and the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the E70 grades against the A350 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Optio E70 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A350. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax E70 Gallery and Sony A350 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Pentax E70 comes with external measurements of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony A350 has proportions of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax E70 vs Sony A350 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the E70 versus the A350.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E70 and A350 is 94 and 62 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing just by looking at specs. The graphic here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the E70 and A350.

All in all, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E70 with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony A350 will give more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher E70 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.