Pentax E70 vs Sony W560
94 Imaging
32 Features
11 Overall
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96 Imaging
36 Features
28 Overall
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Pentax E70 vs Sony W560 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.4" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 175g - 94 x 61 x 26mm
- Announced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
- Released January 2011
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Following is a in depth assessment of the Pentax E70 vs Sony W560, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Pentax and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the E70 (10MP) and W560 (14MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe E70 was manufactured 24 months before the W560 making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have different body design with the Pentax E70 being a Compact camera and the Sony W560 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the E70 scores vs the W560 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Optio E70 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax E70 Gallery & Sony W560 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax E70 over the Sony W560
| E70 | W560 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Pentax E70
| W560 | E70 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2011 |  | January 2009 | More modern by 24 months |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.4" | Larger display (+0.6") |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 112k | Crisper display (+118k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax E70 and Sony W560
| E70 | W560 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither features Touch display |
Pentax E70 vs Sony W560 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Pentax E70 enjoys outer 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 W560 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).
Analyze the Pentax E70 vs Sony W560 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the E70 vs the W560.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the E70 and W560 is 94 and 96 respectively.
Pentax E70 vs Sony W560 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's hard to see the gap between sensor sizes only by going over specifications. The image underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the E70 and W560.
To sum up, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony W560 to offer extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged E70 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
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Pentax E70 vs Sony W560 Specifications
| Pentax Optio E70 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Pentax | Sony |
| Model type | Pentax Optio E70 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
| Announced | 2009-01-05 | 2011-01-06 |
| Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| 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 | 10 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/2.7-5.7 |
| Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.4 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 112k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen technology | - | Clear Photo LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 2 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.50 m | 3.80 m |
| Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| 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 gr (0.39 pounds) | 110 gr (0.24 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 94 x 61 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") | 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
| 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 ID | 2 x AA | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Launch price | $140 | $139 |