Pentax E70 vs Sony HX5

Here is a in depth comparison of the Pentax E70 and Sony HX5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the E70 (10MP) and the HX5 (10MP) is very close but the E70 (1/2.3") and HX5 (1/2.4") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The E70 was manufactured 17 months earlier than the HX5 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the E70 matches up vs the HX5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Optio E70 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax E70 Gallery & Sony HX5 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Pentax E70 provides physical dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sony HX5 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the E70 against the HX5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E70 and HX5 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to see the gap in sensor sizing purely by researching technical specs. The photograph below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the E70 and HX5.

As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count but not the same sensor sizing. The E70 includes the larger sensor which is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier. The older E70 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.