Pentax X70 vs Sony TX100V

On this page, we will be matching up the Pentax X70 versus Sony TX100V, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Pentax and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the X70 (12MP) and TX100V (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The X70 was brought out 22 months prior to the TX100V which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the X70 scores vs the TX100V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax X70 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax X70 Gallery and Sony TX100V Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Pentax X70 features physical dimensions of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") and a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) whilst the Sony TX100V has specifications of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

See the Pentax X70 versus Sony TX100V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the X70 vs the TX100V.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X70 and TX100V is 71 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading through specs. The pic below may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the X70 and TX100V.

All in all, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony TX100V to give more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged X70 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.