Pentax X70 vs Sony S980

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Pentax X70 vs Sony S980, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the X70 (12MP) and the S980 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The X70 was released at a similar time to the S980 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony S980 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the X70 grades versus the S980 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax X70 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax X70 Gallery and Sony S980 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Pentax X70 has got outside dimensions 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 S980 has dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Pentax X70 vs Sony S980 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the X70 and the S980.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the X70 and S980 is 71 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking technical specs. The visual here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the X70 and S980.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of photographs though you should really take the release date of the products into consideration.