Pentax X70 vs Sony TX20
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Pentax X70 vs Sony TX20 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced March 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
- Announced February 2012
Pentax X70 vs Sony TX20 Overview
Its time to examine more in depth at the Pentax X70 vs Sony TX20, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Pentax and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the X70 (12MP) and TX20 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe X70 was introduced 4 years earlier than the TX20 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TX20 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the X70 grades versus the TX20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Pentax X70 vs Sony TX20 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax X70 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20. The whole galleries are available at Pentax X70 Gallery and Sony TX20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the Sony TX20
X70 | TX20 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Pentax X70
TX20 | X70 | |||
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Announced | February 2012 | March 2009 | Fresher by 36 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 230k | Sharper screen (+692k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Pentax X70 and Sony TX20
X70 | TX20 | |||
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Manual focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen |
Pentax X70 vs Sony TX20 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Pentax X70 provides exterior measurements of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) whilst the Sony TX20 has dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Check out the Pentax X70 vs Sony TX20 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the X70 compared to the TX20.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the X70 and TX20 is 71 and 96 respectively.
Pentax X70 vs Sony TX20 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the X70 and TX20.
Clearly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony TX20 to produce greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older X70 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Pentax X70 vs Sony TX20 Specifications
Pentax X70 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Pentax | Sony |
Model type | Pentax X70 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2009-03-02 | 2012-02-28 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti alias 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 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-624mm (24.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | - | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 9.10 m | 3.70 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 410 grams (0.90 lb) | 133 grams (0.29 lb) |
Dimensions | 110 x 83 x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") | 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 250 photos |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | D-LI92 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $200 | $330 |