Pentax P70 vs Sony T90
95 Imaging
34 Features
20 Overall
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96 Imaging
34 Features
26 Overall
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Pentax P70 vs Sony T90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-110mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 155g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
- Revealed March 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
- 148g - 94 x 57 x 15mm
- Released February 2009

Pentax P70 vs Sony T90 Overview
Let's look a little more in depth at the Pentax P70 and Sony T90, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the P70 (12MP) and the T90 (12MP) is very close and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The P70 was brought out very close to the T90 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the P70 grades vs the T90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Pentax P70 vs Sony T90 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Optio P70 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax P70 Gallery & Sony T90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax P70 over the Sony T90
P70 | T90 |
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Reasons to pick Sony T90 over the Pentax P70
T90 | P70 | |||
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Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Pentax P70 and Sony T90
P70 | T90 | |||
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Released | March 2009 | ![]() | February 2009 | Same age |
Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen |
Pentax P70 vs Sony T90 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Pentax P70 enjoys external measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony T90 has dimensions of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).
Examine the Pentax P70 and Sony T90 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the P70 versus the T90.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the P70 and T90 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Pentax P70 vs Sony T90 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specifications. The pic here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the P70 and T90.
To sum up, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures however you need to consider the launch date of the cameras into account.

Pentax P70 vs Sony T90 Screen and ViewFinder


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Pentax P70 vs Sony T90 Specifications
Pentax Optio P70 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Pentax | Sony |
Model | Pentax Optio P70 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2009-03-02 | 2009-02-17 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-110mm (3.9x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/3.5-10.0 |
Macro focus range | 10cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 1s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.60 m | 2.90 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 155g (0.34 pounds) | 148g (0.33 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 94 x 57 x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $200 | $259 |