Canon 1200D vs Pentax P70

On this page, we will be evaluating the Canon 1200D and Pentax P70, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the 1200D (18MP) and P70 (12MP) and the 1200D (APS-C) and P70 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizes.

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The 1200D was announced 5 years later than the P70 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon 1200D being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax P70 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the 1200D grades versus the P70 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 1200D & Pentax Optio P70. The whole galleries are provided at Canon 1200D Gallery & Pentax P70 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon 1200D features external dimensions of 130mm x 100mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") and a weight of 480 grams (1.06 lbs) whilst the Pentax P70 has measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the 1200D versus the P70.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1200D and P70 is 68 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing just by checking out technical specs. The visual here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1200D and P70.

As you can tell, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 1200D using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Canon 1200D will provide more detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots more aggressively. The more recent 1200D provides an edge in sensor tech.