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Pentax X70 vs Sony RX100 II

Portability
71
Imaging
34
Features
34
Overall
34
Pentax X70 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II front
Portability
89
Imaging
50
Features
74
Overall
59

Pentax X70 vs Sony RX100 II Key Specs

Pentax X70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 410g - 110 x 83 x 90mm
  • Released March 2009
Sony RX100 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 281g - 102 x 58 x 38mm
  • Launched June 2013
  • Older Model is Sony RX100
  • Replacement is Sony RX100 III
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Pentax X70 vs Sony RX100 II Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the Sony RX100 II

 X70 RX100 II 

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 II over the Pentax X70

 RX100 II X70 
LaunchedJune 2013March 2009Fresher by 52 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1229k230kClearer screen (+999k dot)

Common features in the Pentax X70 and Sony RX100 II

 X70 RX100 II 
Focus manually More exact focus
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Pentax X70 vs Sony RX100 II Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Pentax X70 vs Sony RX100 II size comparison

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

Pentax X70 vs Sony RX100 II top view buttons comparison

Pentax X70 vs Sony RX100 II Sensor Comparison

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.

Pentax X70 vs Sony RX100 II sensor size comparison

Pentax X70 vs Sony RX100 II Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax X70 vs Sony RX100 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax X70 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony RX100 II as a Portrait photography camera
28
has manual focus
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
70
has manual focus
high flash sync (1/2,000s)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax X70 as a Street photography camera
Sony RX100 II as a Street photography camera
46
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
85
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports RAW files
lighter than others (281g)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax X70 Sports photography advice
Sony RX100 II Sports photography advice
50
long zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
includes tracking focus
great battery pack (350 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax X70 Travel photography highlights
Sony RX100 II Travel photography highlights
52
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
great zoom (624mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
79
great battery pack (350 per charge)
lighter than others (281 grams)
resolution is good (20MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax X70 Landscape photography details
Sony RX100 II Landscape photography details
35
has manual focus
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
73
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports RAW files
great battery pack (350 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax X70 Vlogging details
Sony RX100 II Vlogging details
24
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic jack
37
relatively wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (281 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no microphone jack
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Pentax X70 vs Sony RX100 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax X70 and Sony RX100 II
 Pentax X70Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
General Information
Brand Pentax Sony
Model Pentax X70 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Released 2009-03-02 2013-06-27
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 50 160
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-624mm (24.0x) 28-100mm (3.6x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 2.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - Xtra Fine WhiteMagic TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 9.10 m 15.00 m (ISO Auto (W))
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 410g (0.90 lbs) 281g (0.62 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 83 x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") 102 x 58 x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 67
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.4
DXO Low light score not tested 483
Other
Battery life - 350 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI92 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec. / Self-portrait One-person/ Self-portrait Two-person/ Self timer Continuous (3 or 5 shots))
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $200 $598