Pentax X70 vs Sony W710

In this write-up, we are comparing the Pentax X70 versus Sony W710, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Pentax and Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the X70 (12MP) and W710 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The X70 was revealed 4 years before the W710 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W710 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the X70 grades vs the W710 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax X70 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax X70 Gallery and Sony W710 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Pentax X70 enjoys 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 W710 has dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the X70 vs the W710.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the X70 and W710 is 71 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions only by going over specs. The image underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the X70 and W710.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony W710 to offer you extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged X70 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.