Pentax X70 vs Sony RX100 II
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Pentax X70 vs Sony RX100 II Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Pentax X70 vs Sony RX100 II Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the Sony RX100 II
X70 | RX100 II |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 II over the Pentax X70
RX100 II | X70 | |||
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Launched | June 2013 | ![]() | March 2009 | Fresher by 52 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+999k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax X70 and Sony RX100 II
X70 | RX100 II | |||
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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.
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.

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Pentax X70 vs Sony RX100 II Specifications
Pentax X70 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II | |
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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 |