Pentax Q vs Sony WX70
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Pentax Q vs Sony WX70 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax Q Mount
- 180g - 98 x 57 x 31mm
- Released June 2011
- Successor is Pentax Q10
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Announced January 2012
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In this article, we are reviewing the Pentax Q and Sony WX70, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Pentax and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Q (12MP) and WX70 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Q grades versus the WX70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Pentax Q over the Sony WX70
| Q | WX70 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial exact focus |
Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Pentax Q
| WX70 | Q | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2012 |  | June 2011 | More modern by 7 months |
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 460k | Sharper display (+462k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Pentax Q and Sony WX70
| Q | WX70 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen |
Pentax Q vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Pentax Q features exterior measurements of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Sony WX70 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the Q versus the WX70.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Q and WX70 is 93 and 97 respectively.
Pentax Q vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing a spec sheet. The pic below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Q and WX70.
Clearly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony WX70 to result in more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged Q will be behind in sensor innovation.
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Pentax Q vs Sony WX70 Specifications
| Pentax Q | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Pentax | Sony |
| Model type | Pentax Q | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 |
| Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2011-06-23 | 2012-01-30 |
| Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| 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 | 12MP | 16MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | 25 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Pentax Q | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | - | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | - | f/2.6-6.3 |
| Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
| Available lenses | 8 | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 460k dot | 922k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display tech | TFT Color LCD | XtraFine TFT LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 4 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.60 m | 5.30 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash sync | 1/2000 secs | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 | 180 gr (0.40 lbs) | 114 gr (0.25 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 98 x 57 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") | 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 47 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 20.2 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.1 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 189 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 230 pictures | 240 pictures |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | D-LI68 | NP-BN |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Retail price | $695 | $242 |