Canon A480 vs Pentax P70
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Canon A480 vs Pentax P70 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 37-122mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
- 140g - 92 x 62 x 31mm
- Introduced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-110mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 155g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
- Launched March 2009
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Lets look a bit more in depth at the Canon A480 and Pentax P70, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Canon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the A480 (10MP) and the P70 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").
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Before going into a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the A480 matches up against the P70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A480 & Pentax Optio P70. The entire galleries are provided at Canon A480 Gallery & Pentax P70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A480 over the Pentax P70
| A480 | P70 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax P70 over the Canon A480
| P70 | A480 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial accurate focusing | ||
| Screen dimensions | 2.7" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 115k | Crisper screen (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A480 and Pentax P70
| A480 | P70 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2009 |  | March 2009 | Same age |
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither offers Touch screen |
Canon A480 vs Pentax P70 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon A480 offers external measurements of 92mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Pentax P70 has dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the A480 against the P70.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A480 and P70 is 94 and 95 respectively.
Canon A480 vs Pentax P70 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor sizing just by seeing technical specs. The graphic below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the A480 and P70.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Pentax P70 to produce more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively.
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Canon A480 vs Pentax P70 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A480 | Pentax Optio P70 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Canon | Pentax |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot A480 | Pentax Optio P70 |
| Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Introduced | 2009-01-15 | 2009-03-02 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
| Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 64 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 5 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 37-122mm (3.3x) | 28-110mm (3.9x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.0-5.8 | f/2.8-5.0 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 10cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.5" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of display | 115k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per second | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.00 m | 4.60 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | 1/500s | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | - | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 140 gr (0.31 lbs) | 155 gr (0.34 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 92 x 62 x 31mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery ID | 2 x AA | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Retail cost | $210 | $200 |