Pentax X70 vs Sony W800

Below is a in-depth analysis of the Pentax X70 and Sony W800, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Pentax and Sony. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the X70 (12MP) and W800 (20MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The X70 was introduced 6 years prior to the W800 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W800 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the X70 matches up vs the W800 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax X70 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax X70 Gallery and Sony W800 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and size. The Pentax X70 has outside dimensions of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") and a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Sony W800 has specifications of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Check out the Pentax X70 and Sony W800 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the X70 versus the W800.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the X70 and W800 is 71 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements purely by reviewing technical specs. The photograph here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the X70 and W800.

As you have seen, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony W800 to deliver extra detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older X70 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.