Pentax P70 vs Sony WX220

Lets look more closely at the Pentax P70 versus Sony WX220, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Pentax and Sony. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the P70 (12MP) and WX220 (18MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The P70 was launched 6 years earlier than the WX220 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the P70 grades versus the WX220 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio P70 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220. The complete galleries are available at Pentax P70 Gallery and Sony WX220 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Pentax P70 features exterior measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony WX220 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the P70 against the WX220.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P70 and WX220 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions just by going over a spec sheet. The picture below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the P70 and WX220.

As you can see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony WX220 to deliver more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged P70 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.