Pentax P70 vs Sony W830
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Pentax P70 vs Sony W830 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
- Launched March 2009
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-200mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
- 122g - 93 x 52 x 23mm
- Announced January 2014

Pentax P70 vs Sony W830 Overview
In this article, we are evaluating the Pentax P70 versus Sony W830, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the P70 (12MP) and W830 (20MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The P70 was manufactured 5 years prior to the W830 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the P70 grades against the W830 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Pentax P70 vs Sony W830 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Optio P70 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax P70 Gallery and Sony W830 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax P70 over the Sony W830
P70 | W830 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the Pentax P70
W830 | P70 | |||
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Announced | January 2014 | ![]() | March 2009 | More modern by 59 months |
Common features in the Pentax P70 and Sony W830
P70 | W830 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equivalent display measurements |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither offers Touch display |
Pentax P70 vs Sony W830 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Pentax P70 offers physical dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony W830 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).
Check the Pentax P70 versus Sony W830 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the P70 against the W830.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P70 and W830 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Pentax P70 vs Sony W830 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes only by researching specifications. The image here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the P70 and W830.
To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony W830 to render extra detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged P70 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Pentax P70 vs Sony W830 Screen and ViewFinder


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Pentax P70 vs Sony W830 Specifications
Pentax Optio P70 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Pentax | Sony |
Model | Pentax Optio P70 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2009-03-02 | 2014-01-07 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Bionz |
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 | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5152 x 3864 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-110mm (3.9x) | 25-200mm (8.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/3.3-6.3 |
Macro focus range | 10cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 2s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.60 m | 2.80 m (with ISO auto) |
Flash options | - | Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 155 gr (0.34 lb) | 122 gr (0.27 lb) |
Dimensions | 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 93 x 52 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $200 | $128 |