Pentax E70 vs Sony HX90V

Following is a detailed overview of the Pentax E70 vs Sony HX90V, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Pentax and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the E70 (10MP) and HX90V (18MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The E70 was unveiled 7 years earlier than the HX90V which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick view of how the E70 grades vs the HX90V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Optio E70 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The full galleries are available at Pentax E70 Gallery and Sony HX90V Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Pentax E70 has got outside 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 HX90V has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check the Pentax E70 vs Sony HX90V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the E70 against the HX90V.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E70 and HX90V is 94 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading through a spec sheet. The image below will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the E70 and HX90V.

Clearly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony HX90V to give you extra detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged E70 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.