Canon ELPH 130 vs Pentax P70

On this page, we are analyzing the Canon ELPH 130 vs Pentax P70, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Canon and Pentax. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 130 (16MP) and P70 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 130 was announced 3 years after the P70 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief view of how the ELPH 130 scores vs the P70 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon ELPH 130 and Pentax Optio P70. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 130 Gallery and Pentax P70 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 130 offers physical measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Pentax P70 has measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Contrast the Canon ELPH 130 vs Pentax P70 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the ELPH 130 and the P70.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 130 and P70 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading through a spec sheet. The pic underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 130 and P70.

As you can see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon ELPH 130 to give more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more modern ELPH 130 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.