Pentax E70 vs Sony H55

Here, we are comparing the Pentax E70 and Sony H55, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Pentax and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the E70 (10MP) and H55 (14MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The E70 was released 17 months earlier than the H55 making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the E70 scores versus the H55 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Optio E70 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax E70 Gallery and Sony H55 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Pentax E70 provides physical measurements of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony H55 has dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Compare the Pentax E70 and Sony H55 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the E70 vs the H55.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the E70 and H55 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by going through specs. The image below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the E70 and H55.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony H55 to show greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged E70 will be behind in sensor tech.