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Pentax P70 vs Sony W320

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Pentax Optio P70 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Pentax P70 vs Sony W320 Key Specs

Pentax P70
(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
  • Introduced March 2009
Sony W320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Pentax P70 vs Sony W320 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Pentax P70 and Sony W320, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the P70 (12MP) and the W320 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The P70 was launched 10 months before the W320 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the P70 scores against the W320 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax P70 over the Sony W320

 P70 W320 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Pentax P70

 W320 P70 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010March 2009Fresher by 10 months

Common features in the Pentax P70 and Sony W320

 P70 W320 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Pentax P70 vs Sony W320 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Pentax P70 comes with outside measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony W320 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Pentax P70 and Sony W320 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the P70 versus the W320.

Pentax P70 vs Sony W320 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P70 and W320 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Pentax P70 vs Sony W320 top view buttons comparison

Pentax P70 vs Sony W320 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing simply by seeing technical specs. The photograph below may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the P70 and W320.

As you can tell, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony W320 to show more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older P70 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Pentax P70 vs Sony W320 sensor size comparison

Pentax P70 vs Sony W320 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax P70 vs Sony W320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax P70
Portrait photography with Sony W320
27
manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax P70 Street photography highlights
Sony W320 Street photography highlights
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competition in class (155g)
49
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax P70
Sports photography with Sony W320
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
26
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax P70
Travel photography with Sony W320
56
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (155g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
66
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax P70 Landscape photography details
Sony W320 Landscape photography details
32
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
33
pretty wide (26mm)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax P70 Vlogging advice
Sony W320 Vlogging advice
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic port
heavier than competition in class (155 grams)
26
pretty wide (26mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone support
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Pentax P70 vs Sony W320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax P70 and Sony W320
 Pentax Optio P70Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
General Information
Make Pentax Sony
Model Pentax Optio P70 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-03-02 2010-01-07
Physical type 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 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-110mm (3.9x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus distance 10cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 1 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.60 m 4.80 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155 gr (0.34 lb) 117 gr (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" 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 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $200 $269