Pentax X70 vs Sony RX100 VII

On this page, we are matching up the Pentax X70 and Sony RX100 VII, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the X70 (12MP) and RX100 VII (20MP) and the X70 (1/2.3") and RX100 VII (1") have different sensor measurements.

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The X70 was launched 11 years earlier than the RX100 VII which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony RX100 VII being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the X70 scores versus the RX100 VII for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax X70 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII. The complete galleries are available at Pentax X70 Gallery & Sony RX100 VII Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Pentax X70 features 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) and the Sony RX100 VII has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") with a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs).

Check the Pentax X70 and Sony RX100 VII in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the X70 vs the RX100 VII.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the X70 and RX100 VII is 71 and 88 respectively.

Generally, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes only by reviewing specifications. The pic below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the X70 and RX100 VII.

To sum up, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The X70 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony RX100 VII will deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged X70 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.