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Pentax X70 vs Sony G3

Portability
71
Imaging
34
Features
34
Overall
34
Pentax X70 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

Pentax X70 vs Sony G3 Key Specs

Pentax X70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 410g - 110 x 83 x 90mm
  • Introduced March 2009
Sony G3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 185g - 97 x 59 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Pentax X70 vs Sony G3 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Pentax X70 versus Sony G3, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the X70 (12MP) and the G3 (10MP) is very well matched and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The X70 was revealed 2 months after the G3 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony G3 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the X70 matches up versus the G3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the Sony G3

 X70 G3 

Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Pentax X70

 G3 X70 
Display dimension3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Pentax X70 and Sony G3

 X70 G3 
RevealedMarch 2009January 2009Similar generation
Manually focus More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Pentax X70 vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Pentax X70 enjoys outside measurements of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) whilst the Sony G3 has sizing of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Analyze the Pentax X70 versus Sony G3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the X70 and the G3.

Pentax X70 vs Sony G3 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the X70 and G3 is 71 and 94 respectively.

Pentax X70 vs Sony G3 top view buttons comparison

Pentax X70 vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by looking at a spec sheet. The pic here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the X70 and G3.

As you can see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Pentax X70 to give extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos much more aggressively.

Pentax X70 vs Sony G3 sensor size comparison

Pentax X70 vs Sony G3 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax X70 vs Sony G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax X70 Portrait photography factors
Sony G3 Portrait photography factors
28
has manual focus
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
25
focusing manually
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax X70 as a Street photography camera
Sony G3 as a Street photography camera
46
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax X70
Sports photography with Sony G3
50
excellent zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
23
has image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
max fps low (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax X70
Travel photography with Sony G3
52
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
very long zoom (624mm)
no Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
50
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax X70 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony G3 as a Landscape photography camera
35
has manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
35
focusing manually
big screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax X70 Vlogging factors
Sony G3 Vlogging factors
24
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
27
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic socket
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Pentax X70 vs Sony G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax X70 and Sony G3
 Pentax X70Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Sony
Model type Pentax X70 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-03-02 2009-01-08
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 50 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-624mm (24.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3.5"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 1 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 9.10 m 4.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 410 gr (0.90 lbs) 185 gr (0.41 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 83 x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $200 $200