Pentax X70 vs Sony W570

Below is a extended assessment of the Pentax X70 vs Sony W570, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Pentax and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the X70 (12MP) and W570 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The X70 was launched 22 months earlier than the W570 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with different body type with the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W570 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the X70 grades vs the W570 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax X70 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570. The complete galleries are available at Pentax X70 Gallery & Sony W570 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Pentax X70 offers physical measurements of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Sony W570 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the X70 and the W570.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X70 and W570 is 71 and 96 respectively.

Normally, its hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements just by viewing specs. The photograph here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the X70 and W570.

All in all, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony W570 to provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images much more aggressively. The older X70 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.