Pentax P70 vs Sony NEX-F3
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Pentax P70 vs Sony NEX-F3 Key Specs
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- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-110mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 155g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
- Announced March 2009
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- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 314g - 117 x 67 x 42mm
- Launched August 2012
- Previous Model is Sony NEX-C3
- Successor is Sony NEX-3N
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The following is a extensive overview of the Pentax P70 versus Sony NEX-F3, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Pentax and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the P70 (12MP) and NEX-F3 (16MP) and the P70 (1/2.3") and NEX-F3 (APS-C) offer different sensor sizes.
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Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the P70 scores against the NEX-F3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Pentax P70 over the Sony NEX-F3
| P70 | NEX-F3 |
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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-F3 over the Pentax P70
| NEX-F3 | P70 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | August 2012 |  | March 2009 | Newer by 42 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax P70 and Sony NEX-F3
| P70 | NEX-F3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More exact focusing | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Pentax P70 vs Sony NEX-F3 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Pentax P70 has exterior dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-F3 has specifications of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the P70 compared to the NEX-F3.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the P70 and NEX-F3 is 95 and 86 respectively.
Pentax P70 vs Sony NEX-F3 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions just by going over specs. The picture here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the P70 and NEX-F3.
All in all, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The P70 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Sony NEX-F3 will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged P70 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Pentax P70 vs Sony NEX-F3 Specifications
| Pentax Optio P70 | Sony Alpha NEX-F3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Pentax | Sony |
| Model | Pentax Optio P70 | Sony Alpha NEX-F3 |
| Class | Ultracompact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Announced | 2009-03-02 | 2012-08-16 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 16000 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 200 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony E |
| Lens focal range | 28-110mm (3.9x) | - |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | - |
| Macro focus range | 10cm | - |
| Number of lenses | - | 121 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display size | 2.7" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 230k dots | 920k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display technology | - | TFT Xtra Fine LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 6.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.60 m | - |
| Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/160 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 155 grams (0.34 lb) | 314 grams (0.69 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 117 x 67 x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | 73 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.7 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.3 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 1114 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 470 pictures |
| Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NPFW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail pricing | $200 | $470 |