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Pentax X70 vs Sony TX7

Portability
71
Imaging
34
Features
34
Overall
34
Pentax X70 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33

Pentax X70 vs Sony TX7 Key Specs

Pentax X70
(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
  • Announced March 2009
Sony TX7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Pentax X70 vs Sony TX7 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Pentax X70 and Sony TX7, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the X70 (12MP) and the TX7 (10MP) is pretty well matched but the X70 (1/2.3") and TX7 (1/2.4") have different sensor size.

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The X70 was unveiled 10 months prior to the TX7 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TX7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summary of how the X70 grades against the TX7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the Sony TX7

 X70 TX7 
Manual focus More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Pentax X70

 TX7 X70 
RevealedJanuary 2010March 2009More modern by 10 months
Screen dimensions3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Pentax X70 and Sony TX7

 X70 TX7 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Pentax X70 vs Sony TX7 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Pentax X70 has got external 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 TX7 has measurements of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax X70 and Sony TX7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the X70 and the TX7.

Pentax X70 vs Sony TX7 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the X70 and TX7 is 71 and 95 respectively.

Pentax X70 vs Sony TX7 top view buttons comparison

Pentax X70 vs Sony TX7 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes just by checking technical specs. The image underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the X70 and TX7.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The X70 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Pentax X70 will give you extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged X70 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Pentax X70 vs Sony TX7 sensor size comparison

Pentax X70 vs Sony TX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax X70 vs Sony TX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax X70 Portrait photography details
Sony TX7 Portrait photography details
28
manual focus
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax X70 Street photography information
Sony TX7 Street photography information
46
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
59
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than others (149g)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax X70 Sports photography details
Sony TX7 Sports photography details
50
long zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
supports phase detect AF
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
26
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax X70 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX7 as a Travel photography camera
52
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
very long reach (624mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
59
comes with touch focus
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (149g)
low resolution (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax X70 Landscape photography advice
Sony TX7 Landscape photography advice
35
manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
36
decently wide (25mm)
big screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax X70 Vlogging factors
Sony TX7 Vlogging factors
24
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
32
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than others (149 grams)
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Pentax X70 vs Sony TX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax X70 and Sony TX7
 Pentax X70Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Sony
Model type Pentax X70 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2009-03-02 2010-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 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 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 50 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-624mm (24.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3.5"
Display resolution 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 9.10 m 3.80 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 410g (0.90 lbs) 149g (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 83 x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
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 ID D-LI92 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $200 $300