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Pentax P70 vs Sony W810

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Pentax Optio P70 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Pentax P70 vs Sony W810 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 W810
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-162mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 111g - 97 x 56 x 21mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Pentax P70 vs Sony W810 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Pentax P70 versus Sony W810, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the P70 (12MP) and W810 (20MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The P70 was introduced 5 years prior to the W810 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief summation of how the P70 scores versus the W810 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax P70 over the Sony W810

 P70 W810 
Manually focus More precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony W810 over the Pentax P70

 W810 P70 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014March 2009More modern by 59 months

Common features in the Pentax P70 and Sony W810

 P70 W810 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Pentax P70 vs Sony W810 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera often, you should think about its weight and volume. The Pentax P70 provides physical measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony W810 has sizing of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

Check the Pentax P70 versus Sony W810 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the P70 vs the W810.

Pentax P70 vs Sony W810 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P70 and W810 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Pentax P70 vs Sony W810 top view buttons comparison

Pentax P70 vs Sony W810 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes merely by seeing specs. The image here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the P70 and W810.

All in all, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony W810 to show extra detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged P70 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Pentax P70 vs Sony W810 sensor size comparison

Pentax P70 vs Sony W810 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax P70 vs Sony W810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax P70 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W810 Portrait photography highlights
27
has manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
38
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
supports face detect focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax P70 Street photography advice
Sony W810 Street photography advice
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (155g)
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Pentax P70 Sports photography highlights
Sony W810 Sports photography highlights
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
supports tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax P70 Travel photography information
Sony W810 Travel photography information
56
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (155g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
67
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (27mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax P70 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W810 Landscape photography highlights
32
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
41
rather wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax P70 Vlogging highlights
Sony W810 Vlogging highlights
25
rather wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (155g)
32
rather wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
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Pentax P70 vs Sony W810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax P70 and Sony W810
 Pentax Optio P70Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
General Information
Make Pentax Sony
Model type Pentax Optio P70 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-03-02 2014-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-110mm (3.9x) 27-162mm (6.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.60 m 3.20 m (with ISO auto)
Flash modes - Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
External flash
AE 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155g (0.34 lbs) 111g (0.24 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") 97 x 56 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 200 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $200 $100