Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Pentax E70

Here is a in depth assessment of the Canon ELPH 510 HS vs Pentax E70, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 510 HS (12MP) and the E70 (10MP) is very similar and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 510 HS was announced 3 years later than the E70 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the ELPH 510 HS matches up versus the E70 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon ELPH 510 HS & Pentax Optio E70. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 510 HS Gallery & Pentax E70 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera often, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 510 HS features external measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Pentax E70 has dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the ELPH 510 HS compared to the E70.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 510 HS and E70 is 93 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 510 HS and E70.

All in all, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Canon ELPH 510 HS to deliver extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The younger ELPH 510 HS will have an edge in sensor technology.