Pentax X70 vs Sony RX1R II

Here is a in depth review of the Pentax X70 versus Sony RX1R II, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Pentax and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the X70 (12MP) and RX1R II (42MP) and the X70 (1/2.3") and RX1R II (Full frame) use totally different sensor size.

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The X70 was launched 7 years earlier than the RX1R II and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology 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 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a concise summary of how the X70 scores against the RX1R II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax X70 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax X70 Gallery and Sony RX1R II Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Pentax X70 enjoys outer measurements of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") along with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Sony RX1R II has dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") along with a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

Check out the Pentax X70 versus Sony RX1R II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the X70 vs the RX1R II.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the X70 and RX1R II is 71 and 78 respectively.

Typically, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the X70 and RX1R II.

Clearly, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The X70 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Sony RX1R II will give more detail utilizing its extra 30 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images much more aggressively. The older X70 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.