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Pentax P70 vs Sony T900

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Pentax Optio P70 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33

Pentax P70 vs Sony T900 Key Specs

Pentax P70
(Full Review)
  • 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
Sony T900
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 143g - 98 x 58 x 16mm
  • Announced February 2009
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Pentax P70 vs Sony T900 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Pentax P70 vs Sony T900, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the P70 (12MP) and the T900 (12MP) is very close and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The P70 was launched around the same time to the T900 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the P70 matches up vs the T900 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax P70 over the Sony T900

 P70 T900 

Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Pentax P70

 T900 P70 
Display dimensions3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Pentax P70 and Sony T900

 P70 T900 
AnnouncedMarch 2009February 2009Same generation
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Pentax P70 vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Pentax P70 has got 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) and the Sony T900 has proportions of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") along with a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

Analyze the Pentax P70 vs Sony T900 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the P70 versus the T900.

Pentax P70 vs Sony T900 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P70 and T900 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Pentax P70 vs Sony T900 top view buttons comparison

Pentax P70 vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements just by researching technical specs. The graphic here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the P70 and T900.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos though you should always consider the production date of the cameras into account.

Pentax P70 vs Sony T900 sensor size comparison

Pentax P70 vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax P70 vs Sony T900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax P70 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony T900 as a Portrait photography camera
27
focusing manually
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
27
has manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax P70 Street photography highlights
Sony T900 Street photography highlights
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competition in class (155g)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Pentax P70 Sports photography factors
Sony T900 Sports photography factors
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax P70
Travel photography with Sony T900
56
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (155 grams)
low MP (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
52
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax P70 Landscape photography factors
Sony T900 Landscape photography factors
32
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
37
has manual focus
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax P70 Vlogging details
Sony T900 Vlogging details
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic jack
heavier than competition in class (155 grams)
28
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone jack
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Pentax P70 vs Sony T900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax P70 and Sony T900
 Pentax Optio P70Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
General Information
Company Pentax Sony
Model type Pentax Optio P70 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-110mm (3.9x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3.5"
Display resolution 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.60 m 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155 grams (0.34 pounds) 143 grams (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $200 $300