Pentax E70 vs Sony WX5

The following is a in depth review of the Pentax E70 versus Sony WX5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the E70 (10MP) and the WX5 (12MP) is pretty close and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The E70 was released 18 months earlier than the WX5 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the E70 matches up vs the WX5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio E70 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The complete galleries are available at Pentax E70 Gallery and Sony WX5 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and size. The Pentax E70 comes with outside dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sony WX5 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

Look at the Pentax E70 versus Sony WX5 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the E70 versus the WX5.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the E70 and WX5 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specs. The pic underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the E70 and WX5.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony WX5 to provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged E70 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.