Pentax P70 vs Sony H50

On this page, we will be matching up the Pentax P70 vs Sony H50, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the P70 (12MP) and H50 (9MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The P70 was introduced 2 months after the H50 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Pentax P70 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony H50 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the P70 scores vs the H50 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Optio P70 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50. The whole galleries are available at Pentax P70 Gallery and Sony H50 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Pentax P70 features 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) and the Sony H50 has specifications of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") with a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the P70 and the H50.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P70 and H50 is 95 and 69 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading specs. The picture underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the P70 and H50.

All in all, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Pentax P70 to offer extra detail using its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots more aggressively.