Pentax X70 vs Sony WX500

Lets look more closely at the Pentax X70 versus Sony WX500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Pentax and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the X70 (12MP) and WX500 (18MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The X70 was announced 7 years earlier than the WX500 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX500 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the X70 grades vs the WX500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax X70 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax X70 Gallery and Sony WX500 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Pentax X70 has got physical dimensions of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Sony WX500 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Check the Pentax X70 versus Sony WX500 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the X70 versus the WX500.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the X70 and WX500 is 71 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing merely by seeing technical specs. The visual underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the X70 and WX500.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony WX500 to produce more detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The older X70 will be behind in sensor tech.