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Pentax X70 vs Sony WX80

Portability
71
Imaging
34
Features
34
Overall
34
Pentax X70 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
38
Overall
39

Pentax X70 vs Sony WX80 Key Specs

Pentax X70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 410g - 110 x 83 x 90mm
  • Launched March 2009
Sony WX80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Pentax X70 vs Sony WX80 Overview

Following is a complete comparison of the Pentax X70 versus Sony WX80, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the X70 (12MP) and WX80 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The X70 was launched 4 years prior to the WX80 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX80 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the X70 grades versus the WX80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the Sony WX80

 X70 WX80 
Manually focus More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Pentax X70

 WX80 X70 
RevealedJanuary 2013March 2009More modern by 46 months

Common features in the Pentax X70 and Sony WX80

 X70 WX80 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Pentax X70 vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Pentax X70 has exterior measurements of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") and a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) whilst the Sony WX80 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the X70 against the WX80.

Pentax X70 vs Sony WX80 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the X70 and WX80 is 71 and 96 respectively.

Pentax X70 vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison

Pentax X70 vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes simply by looking at specifications. The image below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the X70 and WX80.

Plainly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Sony WX80 to give more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged X70 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Pentax X70 vs Sony WX80 sensor size comparison

Pentax X70 vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax X70 vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax X70
Portrait photography with Sony WX80
28
focusing manually
can't use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
35
MP count good (16MP)
features face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax X70 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX80 as a Street photography camera
46
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
lighter than competition (124 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Pentax X70 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX80 as a Sports photography camera
50
incredible zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax X70 Travel photography information
Sony WX80 Travel photography information
52
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
great zoom (624mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than competition (124 grams)
comes with focus via touch
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax X70 Landscape photography information
Sony WX80 Landscape photography information
35
focusing manually
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
39
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax X70 Vlogging highlights
Sony WX80 Vlogging highlights
24
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic support
35
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (124 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
missing external mic support
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Pentax X70 vs Sony WX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax X70 and Sony WX80
 Pentax X70Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Sony
Model Pentax X70 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-03-02 2013-01-08
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 50 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-624mm (24.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.3-8.0
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 9.10 m 4.20 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 410 gr (0.90 lbs) 124 gr (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 83 x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI92 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $200 $276