Pentax E70 vs Sony HX200V

The following is a extensive overview of the Pentax E70 and Sony HX200V, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Pentax and Sony. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the E70 (10MP) and HX200V (18MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The E70 was released 4 years prior to the HX200V which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Pentax E70 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the E70 matches up against the HX200V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Optio E70 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The complete galleries are available at Pentax E70 Gallery & Sony HX200V Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Pentax E70 features external dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sony HX200V has measurements of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax E70 and Sony HX200V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the E70 vs the HX200V.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E70 and HX200V is 94 and 66 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions simply by going over specifications. The image below should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E70 and HX200V.

Plainly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony HX200V to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged E70 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.