Pentax E70 vs Sony W370

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Pentax E70 versus Sony W370, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Pentax and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the E70 (10MP) and W370 (14MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The E70 was manufactured 12 months prior to the W370 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summary of how the E70 scores versus the W370 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Optio E70 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax E70 Gallery and Sony W370 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Pentax E70 enjoys physical measurements of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sony W370 has specifications of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the E70 against the W370.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E70 and W370 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes purely by checking specs. The image underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the E70 and W370.

All in all, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony W370 to give more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged E70 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.