Pentax X70 vs Sony A560

Here is a extended review of the Pentax X70 versus Sony A560, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the X70 (12MP) and the A560 (14MP) is very comparable but the X70 (1/2.3") and A560 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The X70 was released 18 months earlier than the A560 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A560 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the X70 grades vs the A560 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax X70 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A560. The complete galleries are available at Pentax X70 Gallery and Sony A560 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Pentax X70 has exterior measurements of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) and the Sony A560 has sizing of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") having a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax X70 versus Sony A560 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the X70 versus the A560.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the X70 and A560 is 71 and 64 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing just by going through specifications. The graphic here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the X70 and A560.

Plainly, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The X70 due to its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh more difficult and the Sony A560 will produce extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The older X70 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.