Pentax E70 vs Sony H300

On this page, we are analyzing the Pentax E70 vs Sony H300, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Pentax and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the E70 (10MP) and H300 (20MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The E70 was introduced 6 years prior to the H300 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Pentax E70 being a Compact camera and the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the E70 grades versus the H300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Optio E70 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300. The whole galleries are available at Pentax E70 Gallery and Sony H300 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and size. The Pentax E70 offers physical measurements of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sony H300 has specifications of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") and a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax E70 vs Sony H300 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the E70 and the H300.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the E70 and H300 is 94 and 63 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions purely by researching a spec sheet. The picture here might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the E70 and H300.

Clearly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony H300 to provide you with greater detail using its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged E70 will be behind in sensor innovation.