Pentax X70 vs Sony QX10

On this page, we will be matching up the Pentax X70 versus Sony QX10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Lens-style by rivals Pentax and Sony. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the X70 (12MP) and QX10 (18MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The X70 was brought out 5 years before the QX10 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the X70 scores versus the QX10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax X70 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax X70 Gallery and Sony QX10 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Pentax X70 comes with physical dimensions of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") having a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Sony QX10 has sizing of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

Check out the Pentax X70 versus Sony QX10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the X70 compared to the QX10.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X70 and QX10 is 71 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by going through specifications. The picture here should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the X70 and QX10.

To sum up, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony QX10 to provide more detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged X70 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.