Pentax P70 vs Sony WX30

Its time to take a closer look at the Pentax P70 versus Sony WX30, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Pentax and Sony. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the P70 (12MP) and WX30 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The P70 was revealed 3 years prior to the WX30 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax P70 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX30 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the P70 grades versus the WX30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Optio P70 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The full galleries are provided at Pentax P70 Gallery and Sony WX30 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Pentax P70 provides outer 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) and the Sony WX30 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the P70 against the WX30.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the P70 and WX30 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing just by going through specifications. The visual below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the P70 and WX30.

Plainly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony WX30 to produce greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older P70 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.