Pentax P70 vs Sony TX10
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![Pentax Optio P70 front Pentax Optio P70 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Pentax-Optio-P70/Pentax-P70-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-TX10/Sony-TX10-front.jpg)
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Pentax P70 vs Sony TX10 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced March 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
- Introduced August 2011
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Pentax P70 vs Sony TX10 Overview
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.
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Pentax P70 vs Sony TX10 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Pentax P70 over the Sony TX10
P70 | TX10 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Pentax P70
TX10 | P70 | |||
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Introduced | August 2011 | ![]() | March 2009 | Newer by 29 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Pentax P70 and Sony TX10
P70 | TX10 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen |
Pentax P70 vs Sony TX10 Physical Comparison
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).
Examine the Pentax P70 vs Sony TX10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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.
![Pentax P70 vs Sony TX10 size comparison Pentax P70 vs Sony TX10 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-Optio-P70-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-TX10-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the P70 and TX10 is 95 and 96 respectively.
![Pentax P70 vs Sony TX10 top view buttons comparison Pentax P70 vs Sony TX10 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-Optio-P70-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-TX10-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Pentax P70 vs Sony TX10 Sensor Comparison
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.
![Pentax P70 vs Sony TX10 sensor size comparison Pentax P70 vs Sony TX10 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Pentax-Optio-P70-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-TX10-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Pentax P70 vs Sony TX10 Screen and ViewFinder
![Pentax P70 vs Sony TX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Pentax P70 vs Sony TX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-Optio-P70-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-TX10-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Pentax P70 vs Sony TX10 Specifications
Pentax Optio P70 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Pentax | Sony |
Model | Pentax Optio P70 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2009-03-02 | 2011-08-16 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-110mm (3.9x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focus range | 10cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | - | XtraFine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 2 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.60 m | 3.70 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 155 grams (0.34 pounds) | 133 grams (0.29 pounds) |
Dimensions | 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | ||
Battery model | - | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail price | $200 | $309 |