Pentax X70 vs Sony TX66
71 Imaging
35 Features
34 Overall
34
97 Imaging
42 Features
51 Overall
45
Pentax X70 vs Sony TX66 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- 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
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
- Revealed February 2012
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealing Pentax X70 vs Sony TX66 Overview
Let's look closer at the Pentax X70 versus Sony TX66, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Pentax and Sony. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the X70 (12MP) and TX66 (18MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe X70 was announced 4 years prior to the TX66 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TX66 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the X70 grades against the TX66 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes Pentax X70 vs Sony TX66 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax X70 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax X70 Gallery and Sony TX66 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the Sony TX66
| X70 | TX66 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Pentax X70
| TX66 | X70 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2012 |  | March 2009 | Newer by 36 months |
| Display dimensions | 3.3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.6") |
| Display resolution | 1230k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+1000k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Pentax X70 and Sony TX66
| X70 | TX66 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More accurate focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen |
Pentax X70 vs Sony TX66 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you need to factor its weight and size. The Pentax X70 comes with exterior measurements 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 TX66 has specifications of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") along with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).
Check the Pentax X70 versus Sony TX66 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 use at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the X70 and the TX66.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X70 and TX66 is 71 and 97 respectively.
Pentax X70 vs Sony TX66 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions only by seeing specifications. The image here should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the X70 and TX66.
Plainly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony TX66 to provide more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged X70 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
Pentax X70 vs Sony TX66 Screen and ViewFinder
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banStreet Comparison
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsSports Comparison
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoTravel Comparison
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsLandscape Comparison
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesVlogging Comparison
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month
Pentax X70 vs Sony TX66 Specifications
| Pentax X70 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Pentax | Sony |
| Model type | Pentax X70 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
| Launched | 2009-03-02 | 2012-02-28 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
| Lowest native ISO | 50 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-624mm (24.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/3.5-4.8 |
| Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 3.3" |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 1,230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen technology | - | XtraFine TruBlack OLED display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 9.10 m | 3.10 m |
| Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported 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) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 410 gr (0.90 lb) | 109 gr (0.24 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 110 x 83 x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") | 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 images |
| Battery format | - | 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 feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Launch cost | $200 | $350 |
