Pentax X70 vs Sony W370

Lets look more closely at the Pentax X70 and Sony W370, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the X70 (12MP) and the W370 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The X70 was brought out 10 months before the W370 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have different body design with the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W370 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the X70 grades versus the W370 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax X70 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax X70 Gallery & Sony W370 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Pentax X70 enjoys exterior measurements of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") along with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Sony W370 has proportions of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the X70 compared to the W370.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the X70 and W370 is 71 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading technical specs. The visual below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the X70 and W370.

As you can tell, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony W370 to deliver more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The older X70 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.