Pentax P70 vs Sony W330

Lets examine more closely at the Pentax P70 vs Sony W330, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the P70 (12MP) and the W330 (14MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The P70 was brought out 10 months prior to the W330 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a short summary of how the P70 scores vs the W330 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Optio P70 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330. The entire galleries are available at Pentax P70 Gallery & Sony W330 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Pentax P70 provides 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) while the Sony W330 has specifications of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the P70 and the W330.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P70 and W330 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading specifications. The graphic underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the P70 and W330.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony W330 to deliver extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older P70 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.