Pentax X70 vs Sony RX100 II

Below, we will be matching up the Pentax X70 vs Sony RX100 II, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Pentax and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the X70 (12MP) and RX100 II (20MP) and the X70 (1/2.3") and RX100 II (1") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The X70 was announced 5 years before the RX100 II and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony RX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the X70 matches up vs the RX100 II for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax X70 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax X70 Gallery & Sony RX100 II Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Pentax X70 has got physical 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) and the Sony RX100 II has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs).

Examine the Pentax X70 vs Sony RX100 II in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the X70 versus the RX100 II.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the X70 and RX100 II is 71 and 89 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing just by seeing specifications. The graphic underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the X70 and RX100 II.

To sum up, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The X70 with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony RX100 II will produce extra detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older X70 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.