Canon A810 vs Pentax E70

Below is a in depth overview of the Canon A810 vs Pentax E70, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the A810 (16MP) and E70 (10MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A810 was introduced 3 years later than the E70 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summary of how the A810 scores versus the E70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A810 and Pentax Optio E70. The whole galleries are provided at Canon A810 Gallery and Pentax E70 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon A810 provides exterior measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 171 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Pentax E70 has dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Contrast the Canon A810 vs Pentax E70 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the A810 compared to the E70.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A810 and E70 is 93 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements purely by seeing a spec sheet. The visual here may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the A810 and E70.

As you can see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Canon A810 to provide greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The younger A810 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.