Pentax X70 vs Sony TX30

Here, we will be matching up the Pentax X70 vs Sony TX30, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the X70 (12MP) and TX30 (18MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The X70 was revealed 5 years before the TX30 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TX30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the X70 scores versus the TX30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax X70 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax X70 Gallery & Sony TX30 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera often, you should factor its weight and volume. The Pentax X70 features outer 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 TX30 has sizing of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") having a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Examine the Pentax X70 vs Sony TX30 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the X70 vs the TX30.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X70 and TX30 is 71 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specs. The visual below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the X70 and TX30.

All in all, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony TX30 to deliver more detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older X70 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.