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Pentax X70 vs Sony TF1

Portability
71
Imaging
34
Features
34
Overall
34
Pentax X70 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Pentax X70 vs Sony TF1 Key Specs

Pentax X70
(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
  • Launched March 2009
Sony TF1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
  • Introduced June 2013
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Pentax X70 vs Sony TF1 Overview

Following is a extensive overview of the Pentax X70 and Sony TF1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Pentax and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the X70 (12MP) and TF1 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The X70 was revealed 5 years prior to the TF1 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TF1 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the X70 scores vs the TF1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the Sony TF1

 X70 TF1 
Manual focus Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Pentax X70

 TF1 X70 
IntroducedJune 2013March 2009More modern by 52 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Pentax X70 and Sony TF1

 X70 TF1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Pentax X70 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Pentax X70 enjoys external 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 TF1 has dimensions of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Check out the Pentax X70 and Sony TF1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the X70 and the TF1.

Pentax X70 vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the X70 and TF1 is 71 and 94 respectively.

Pentax X70 vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Pentax X70 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading a spec sheet. The picture below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the X70 and TF1.

As you can see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony TF1 to offer more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged X70 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Pentax X70 vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Pentax X70 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax X70 vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax X70
Portrait photography with Sony TF1
28
focusing manually
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
35
MP count good (16MP)
features face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax X70 Street photography info
Sony TF1 Street photography info
46
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
69
image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
environment proofing
lighter than competition (152g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Pentax X70 Sports photography information
Sony TF1 Sports photography information
50
amazing zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect autofocus
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
42
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (240 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax X70
Travel photography with Sony TF1
52
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
great reach (624mm)
no Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition (152g)
environment proofing
offers touch focus
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
bad battery pack (240 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax X70
Landscape photography with Sony TF1
35
focusing manually
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse recording
40
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
bad battery pack (240 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax X70 Vlogging features
Sony TF1 Vlogging features
24
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone socket
33
fairly wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
lighter than competition (152 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
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Pentax X70 vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax X70 and Sony TF1
 Pentax X70Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Brand Pentax Sony
Model Pentax X70 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2009-03-02 2013-06-21
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 50 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
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 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-624mm (24.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.6-4.7
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 9.10 m 3.90 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 410 grams (0.90 pounds) 152 grams (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 83 x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI92 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $200 $266