Canon A3000 IS vs Pentax E70

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon A3000 IS versus Pentax E70, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the A3000 IS (10MP) and the E70 (10MP) is very well matched and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A3000 IS was manufactured 13 months later than the E70 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the A3000 IS matches up against the E70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A3000 IS & Pentax Optio E70. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon A3000 IS Gallery & Pentax E70 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and size. The Canon A3000 IS enjoys outside measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Pentax E70 has specifications of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the A3000 IS compared to the E70.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the A3000 IS and E70 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Generally, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing purely by looking at technical specs. The graphic here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A3000 IS and E70.

As you have seen, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels so you can expect similar quality of pictures however you should always take the age of the products into consideration. The younger A3000 IS provides a benefit in sensor technology.