Pentax X70 vs Sony RX1R

Below, we are reviewing the Pentax X70 versus Sony RX1R, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Pentax and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the X70 (12MP) and RX1R (24MP) and the X70 (1/2.3") and RX1R (Full frame) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The X70 was revealed 5 years prior to the RX1R and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the X70 scores vs the RX1R with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax X70 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R. The full galleries are available at Pentax X70 Gallery & Sony RX1R Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Pentax X70 has outside measurements of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Sony RX1R has specifications of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") and a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

Look at the Pentax X70 versus Sony RX1R in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the X70 compared to the RX1R.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the X70 and RX1R is 71 and 79 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing only by seeing specifications. The visual here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the X70 and RX1R.

To sum up, each of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The X70 with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Sony RX1R will produce extra detail because of its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The older X70 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.