Pentax X70 vs Sony HX80

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Pentax X70 versus Sony HX80, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Pentax and Sony. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the X70 (12MP) and HX80 (18MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The X70 was launched 8 years before the HX80 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX80 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the X70 scores against the HX80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax X70 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The complete galleries are available at Pentax X70 Gallery and Sony HX80 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Pentax X70 offers external dimensions 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 HX80 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Analyze the Pentax X70 versus Sony HX80 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the X70 vs the HX80.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the X70 and HX80 is 71 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to see the difference between sensor measurements just by reading technical specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the X70 and HX80.

As you can tell, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony HX80 to offer greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older X70 is going to be behind in sensor technology.