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Pentax X70 vs Sony TX66

Portability
71
Imaging
34
Features
34
Overall
34
Pentax X70 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 front
Portability
97
Imaging
42
Features
51
Overall
45

Pentax X70 vs Sony TX66 Key Specs

Pentax X70
(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
Sony TX66
(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
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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 Glossary

The 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.

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Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the Sony TX66

 X70 TX66 

Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Pentax X70

 TX66 X70 
RevealedFebruary 2012March 2009Newer by 36 months
Display dimensions3.3"2.7"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution1230k230kCrisper display (+1000k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Pentax X70 and Sony TX66

 X70 TX66 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Pentax X70 vs Sony TX66 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X70 and TX66 is 71 and 97 respectively.

Pentax X70 vs Sony TX66 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Pentax X70 vs Sony TX66 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax X70 vs Sony TX66 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax X70 Portrait photography features
Sony TX66 Portrait photography features
28
has manual focus
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
42
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (18MP)
features face detect focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax X70 as a Street photography camera
Sony TX66 as a Street photography camera
46
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax X70
Sports photography with Sony TX66
50
incredible zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
features tracking focus
better than average battery power (250 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax X70 Travel photography advice
Sony TX66 Travel photography advice
52
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
long reach (624mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
72
better than average battery power (250 per charge)
includes touch to focus
megapixel count decent (18MP)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax X70
Landscape photography with Sony TX66
35
has manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
51
you can focus manually
really wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3.3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
better than average battery power (250 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax X70 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX66 as a Vlogging camera
24
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
36
really wide (26mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have mic jack
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Pentax X70 vs Sony TX66 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax X70 and Sony TX66
 Pentax X70Sony 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