Pentax P70 vs Sony TX10

Let's look closer at the Pentax P70 vs Sony TX10, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Pentax and Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the P70 (12MP) and TX10 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The P70 was manufactured 3 years prior to the TX10 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the P70 grades vs the TX10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Optio P70 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10. The entire galleries are available at Pentax P70 Gallery and Sony TX10 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Pentax P70 provides exterior measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony TX10 has specifications of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the P70 vs the TX10.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the P70 and TX10 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions only by checking specs. The image below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the P70 and TX10.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony TX10 to give you more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged P70 is going to be behind in sensor tech.