Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Pentax P70

Below, we are matching up the Canon ELPH 100 HS versus Pentax P70, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Canon and Pentax. The image resolution of the ELPH 100 HS (12MP) and the P70 (12MP) is very close and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 100 HS was manufactured 24 months later than the P70 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the ELPH 100 HS matches up versus the P70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon ELPH 100 HS & Pentax Optio P70. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 100 HS Gallery & Pentax P70 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 100 HS has got outside measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Pentax P70 has proportions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Contrast the Canon ELPH 100 HS versus Pentax P70 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the ELPH 100 HS compared to the P70.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 100 HS and P70 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements simply by looking through a spec sheet. The visual underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 100 HS and P70.

As you can see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you should really consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more modern ELPH 100 HS is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.