Pentax E90 vs Pentax P70

On this page, we will be comparing the Pentax E90 vs Pentax P70, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are created by Pentax. The resolution of the E90 (10MP) and the P70 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The E90 was announced 11 months after the P70 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Pentax E90 being a Compact camera and the Pentax P70 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the E90 matches up versus the P70 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio E90 and Pentax Optio P70. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax E90 Gallery and Pentax P70 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Pentax E90 comes with outside measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Pentax P70 has sizing of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Compare the Pentax E90 vs Pentax P70 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the E90 vs the P70.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the E90 and P70 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes only by checking technical specs. The image here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the E90 and P70.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Pentax P70 to resolve more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more recent E90 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.