Pentax X70 vs Sony RX1

The following is a in depth review of the Pentax X70 versus Sony RX1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Pentax and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the X70 (12MP) and RX1 (24MP) and the X70 (1/2.3") and RX1 (Full frame) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The X70 was revealed 5 years prior to the RX1 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the X70 matches up against the RX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax X70 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax X70 Gallery & Sony RX1 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Pentax X70 offers outside dimensions of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) whilst the Sony RX1 has sizing of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the X70 compared to the RX1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X70 and RX1 is 71 and 79 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specs. The picture here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the X70 and RX1.

As you can plainly see, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The X70 using its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony RX1 will show extra detail because of its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged X70 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.