Pentax X70 vs Sony A7

Below, we are evaluating the Pentax X70 versus Sony A7, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Pentax and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the X70 (12MP) and A7 (24MP) and the X70 (1/2.3") and A7 (Full frame) possess different sensor measurements.

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The X70 was manufactured 5 years prior to the A7 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the X70 scores against the A7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax X70 & Sony Alpha A7. The entire galleries are available at Pentax X70 Gallery & Sony A7 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Pentax X70 offers outer measurements of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") and a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Sony A7 has measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the X70 vs the A7.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the X70 and A7 is 71 and 78 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes only by seeing technical specs. The picture underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the X70 and A7.

As you have seen, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The X70 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Sony A7 will produce greater detail due to its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged X70 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.