Pentax P70 vs Sony NEX-5N

The following is a thorough analysis of the Pentax P70 versus Sony NEX-5N, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Pentax and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the P70 (12MP) and NEX-5N (16MP) and the P70 (1/2.3") and NEX-5N (APS-C) come with totally different sensor size.

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The P70 was brought out 3 years before the NEX-5N which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax P70 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony NEX-5N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the P70 scores against the NEX-5N when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio P70 & Sony Alpha NEX-5N. The entire galleries are available at Pentax P70 Gallery & Sony NEX-5N Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Pentax P70 provides physical dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5N has dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax P70 versus Sony NEX-5N in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the P70 against the NEX-5N.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the P70 and NEX-5N is 95 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions simply by looking at a spec sheet. The image below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the P70 and NEX-5N.

Clearly, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The P70 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony NEX-5N will give you greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged P70 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.