Pentax P70 vs Sony W560
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Pentax P70 vs Sony W560 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
- Released March 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
- 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
- Announced January 2011
Pentax P70 vs Sony W560 Overview
Below, we will be matching up the Pentax P70 and Sony W560, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the P70 (12MP) and the W560 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%The P70 was launched 22 months before the W560 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple summation of how the P70 scores against the W560 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Pentax P70 vs Sony W560 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio P70 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax P70 Gallery & Sony W560 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax P70 over the Sony W560
P70 | W560 | |||
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Manually focus | Very accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Pentax P70
W560 | P70 | |||
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Announced | January 2011 | March 2009 | More modern by 22 months | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Pentax P70 and Sony W560
P70 | W560 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither provides Touch screen |
Pentax P70 vs Sony W560 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Pentax P70 provides exterior dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony W560 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).
Analyze the Pentax P70 and Sony W560 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the P70 vs the W560.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the P70 and W560 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Pentax P70 vs Sony W560 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor sizes merely by checking technical specs. The picture below might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the P70 and W560.
As you have seen, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Sony W560 to resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged P70 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Pentax P70 vs Sony W560 Specifications
Pentax Optio P70 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Pentax | Sony |
Model type | Pentax Optio P70 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Released | 2009-03-02 | 2011-01-06 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-110mm (3.9x) | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/2.7-5.7 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 2 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.60 m | 3.80 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 155 grams (0.34 lb) | 110 grams (0.24 lb) |
Dimensions | 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | - | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $200 | $139 |