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Pentax E70 vs Sony HX350

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
11
Overall
23
Pentax Optio E70 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
46
Features
51
Overall
48

Pentax E70 vs Sony HX350 Key Specs

Pentax E70
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 175g - 94 x 61 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2009
Sony HX350
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 652g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Launched December 2016
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Pentax E70 vs Sony HX350 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Pentax E70 versus Sony HX350, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Pentax and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the E70 (10MP) and HX350 (20MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The E70 was announced 9 years earlier than the HX350 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Pentax E70 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick overview of how the E70 scores versus the HX350 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax E70 over the Sony HX350

 E70 HX350 

Reasons to pick Sony HX350 over the Pentax E70

 HX350 E70 
LaunchedDecember 2016January 2009Newer by 96 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.4"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution922k112kSharper display (+810k dot)

Common features in the Pentax E70 and Sony HX350

 E70 HX350 
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Pentax E70 vs Sony HX350 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Pentax E70 enjoys external dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sony HX350 has sizing of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") with a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax E70 versus Sony HX350 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the E70 and the HX350.

Pentax E70 vs Sony HX350 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the E70 and HX350 is 94 and 62 respectively.

Pentax E70 vs Sony HX350 top view buttons comparison

Pentax E70 vs Sony HX350 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions merely by researching specifications. The picture below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the E70 and HX350.

To sum up, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony HX350 to provide you with extra detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged E70 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Pentax E70 vs Sony HX350 sensor size comparison

Pentax E70 vs Sony HX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax E70 vs Sony HX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax E70 Portrait photography advice
Sony HX350 Portrait photography advice
19
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
47
manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
includes face detection focusing
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax E70 Street photography features
Sony HX350 Street photography features
46
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
50
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competition in class (652g)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax E70 Sports photography highlights
Sony HX350 Sports photography highlights
16
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
53
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax E70
Travel photography with Sony HX350
50
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
54
resolution is good (20MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (652 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax E70 Landscape photography details
Sony HX350 Landscape photography details
22
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.4")
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
49
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax E70 Vlogging features
Sony HX350 Vlogging features
22
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone support
27
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external mic port
heavier than competition in class (652 grams)
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Pentax E70 vs Sony HX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax E70 and Sony HX350
 Pentax Optio E70Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
General Information
Make Pentax Sony
Model type Pentax Optio E70 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-01-05 2016-12-20
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 5184 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-6.3
Macro focusing range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.4 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 112k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 202k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 8.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings - Off, auto, fill, slow sync, advanced, rear sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175 grams (0.39 pounds) 652 grams (1.44 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 61 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 300 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $140 -