Pentax E70 vs Sony WX10

Here is a extended review of the Pentax E70 vs Sony WX10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Pentax and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the E70 (10MP) and WX10 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The E70 was brought out 24 months prior to the WX10 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the E70 scores against the WX10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Optio E70 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax E70 Gallery and Sony WX10 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Pentax E70 features 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 WX10 has dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the E70 compared to the WX10.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the E70 and WX10 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing purely by going through a spec sheet. The photograph below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the E70 and WX10.

Clearly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony WX10 to provide more detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older E70 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.