Pentax P70 vs Sony WX1

Below is a extended analysis of the Pentax P70 and Sony WX1, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the P70 (12MP) and the WX1 (10MP) is fairly well matched but the P70 (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") provide totally different sensor size.

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The P70 was brought out 5 months earlier than the WX1 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the P70 grades vs the WX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Optio P70 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax P70 Gallery & Sony WX1 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Pentax P70 enjoys outside measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony WX1 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax P70 and Sony WX1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the P70 and the WX1.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the P70 and WX1 is 95 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor measurements only by reading through technical specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the P70 and WX1.

As you can tell, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The P70 because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Pentax P70 will give greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively.