Pentax X70 vs Sony TX7

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.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax X70 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7. The full galleries are available at Pentax X70 Gallery and Sony TX7 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.