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Pentax P70 vs Sony W560

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Pentax Optio P70 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Pentax P70 vs Sony W560 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
  • Released March 2009
Sony W560
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Pentax P70 over the Sony W560

 P70 W560 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Pentax P70

 W560 P70 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011March 2009More modern by 22 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Pentax P70 and Sony W560

 P70 W560 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical 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).

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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.

Pentax P70 vs Sony W560 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the P70 and W560 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Pentax P70 vs Sony W560 top view buttons comparison

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.

Pentax P70 vs Sony W560 sensor size comparison

Pentax P70 vs Sony W560 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax P70 vs Sony W560 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax P70 Portrait photography features
Sony W560 Portrait photography features
27
focusing manually
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax P70 Street photography features
Sony W560 Street photography features
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than others in class (155g)
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Pentax P70 Sports photography advice
Sony W560 Sports photography advice
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
35
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax P70 Travel photography features
Sony W560 Travel photography features
56
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (155 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax P70 Landscape photography factors
Sony W560 Landscape photography factors
32
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
42
relatively wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax P70
Vlogging with Sony W560
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic port
heavier than others in class (155g)
29
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic support
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Pentax P70 vs Sony W560 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax P70 and Sony W560
 Pentax Optio P70Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
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