Pentax X70 vs Sony W220

Below, we will be reviewing the Pentax X70 versus Sony W220, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the X70 (12MP) and the W220 (12MP) is pretty close and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The X70 was revealed 2 months after the W220 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W220 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the X70 scores versus the W220 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax X70 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220. The full galleries are provided at Pentax X70 Gallery and Sony W220 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you should factor its weight and volume. The Pentax X70 features external dimensions of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") having a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Sony W220 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

See the Pentax X70 versus Sony W220 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the X70 and the W220.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the X70 and W220 is 71 and 95 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions merely by viewing technical specs. The picture underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the X70 and W220.

As you can tell, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you might want to factor the production date of the cameras into account.