Canon 1D X II vs Pentax P70

Lets look a bit more closely at the Canon 1D X II and Pentax P70, one is a Pro DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the 1D X II (20MP) and P70 (12MP) and the 1D X II (Full frame) and P70 (1/2.3") come with different sensor measurements.

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The 1D X II was announced 7 years after the P70 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon 1D X II being a Large SLR camera and the Pentax P70 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the 1D X II grades versus the P70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS-1D X Mark II and Pentax Optio P70. The whole galleries are provided at Canon 1D X II Gallery and Pentax P70 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Canon 1D X II comes with exterior dimensions of 158mm x 168mm x 83mm (6.2" x 6.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 1530 grams (3.37 lbs) and the Pentax P70 has specifications of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 1D X II and Pentax P70 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the 1D X II compared to the P70.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the 1D X II and P70 is 50 and 95 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions merely by checking specifications. The picture underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1D X II and P70.

To sum up, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 1D X II with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Canon 1D X II will give you more detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern 1D X II should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.