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Pentax P70 vs Sony TX200V

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Pentax Optio P70 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44

Pentax P70 vs Sony TX200V 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
  • Introduced March 2009
Sony TX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 129g - 96 x 58 x 16mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Pentax P70 vs Sony TX200V Overview

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Pentax P70 versus Sony TX200V, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Pentax and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the P70 (12MP) and TX200V (18MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The P70 was introduced 3 years prior to the TX200V and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summation of how the P70 grades versus the TX200V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax P70 over the Sony TX200V

 P70 TX200V 
Manually focus More exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Pentax P70

 TX200V P70 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012March 2009More recent by 35 months
Display sizing3.3"2.7"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution1230k230kSharper display (+1000k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Pentax P70 and Sony TX200V

 P70 TX200V 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Pentax P70 vs Sony TX200V Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Pentax P70 features physical dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony TX200V has dimensions of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the P70 vs the TX200V.

Pentax P70 vs Sony TX200V size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P70 and TX200V is 95 and 96 respectively.

Pentax P70 vs Sony TX200V top view buttons comparison

Pentax P70 vs Sony TX200V Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements only by reviewing technical specs. The photograph below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the P70 and TX200V.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony TX200V to deliver more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The older P70 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Pentax P70 vs Sony TX200V sensor size comparison

Pentax P70 vs Sony TX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax P70 vs Sony TX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax P70
Portrait photography with Sony TX200V
27
manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
36
good resolution (18MP)
supports face detect focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax P70 Street photography features
Sony TX200V Street photography features
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competitors (155 grams)
68
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
environment proof
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax P70
Sports photography with Sony TX200V
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax P70 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX200V as a Travel photography camera
56
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (155g)
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
environment proof
provides touch focus
good resolution (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax P70 Landscape photography details
Sony TX200V Landscape photography details
32
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
47
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3.3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
environment proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax P70 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX200V as a Vlogging camera
25
really wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than competitors (155g)
35
decently wide (28mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
missing mic support
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Pentax P70 vs Sony TX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax P70 and Sony TX200V
 Pentax Optio P70Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Sony
Model Pentax Optio P70 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-03-02 2012-01-30
Physical type 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 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 64 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-110mm (3.9x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus range 10cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3.3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - 1,229,760 dots equiv. XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.60 m 3.10 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155 grams (0.34 lb) 129 grams (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") 96 x 58 x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" 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
Battery life - 220 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at release $200 $500