Pentax P70 vs Sony HX400V

The following is a complete analysis of the Pentax P70 versus Sony HX400V, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Pentax and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the P70 (12MP) and HX400V (20MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The P70 was brought out 6 years before the HX400V which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Pentax P70 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise view of how the P70 scores against the HX400V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio P70 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax P70 Gallery and Sony HX400V Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Pentax P70 offers outer 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 HX400V has proportions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Look at the Pentax P70 versus Sony HX400V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the P70 vs the HX400V.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P70 and HX400V is 95 and 62 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading through specifications. The picture underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the P70 and HX400V.

To sum up, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony HX400V to give more detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged P70 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.