Canon D20 vs Pentax E70
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Canon D20 vs Pentax E70 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
- 228g - 112 x 71 x 28mm
- Launched June 2013
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.4" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 175g - 94 x 61 x 26mm
- Launched January 2009

Canon D20 vs Pentax E70 Overview
Here, we will be contrasting the Canon D20 and Pentax E70, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the D20 (12MP) and the E70 (10MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The D20 was brought out 4 years after the E70 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the D20 grades against the E70 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon D20 vs Pentax E70 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot D20 & Pentax Optio E70. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon D20 Gallery & Pentax E70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon D20 over the Pentax E70
D20 | E70 | |||
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Launched | June 2013 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 55 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.4" | Bigger screen (+0.6") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 112k | Clearer screen (+349k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax E70 over the Canon D20
E70 | D20 |
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Common features in the Canon D20 and Pentax E70
D20 | E70 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Absent Touch screen |
Canon D20 vs Pentax E70 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon D20 has got outside measurements of 112mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") having a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Pentax E70 has proportions of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).
Check out the Canon D20 and Pentax E70 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the D20 vs the E70.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D20 and E70 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Canon D20 vs Pentax E70 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by looking through technical specs. The image underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the D20 and E70.
As you have seen, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Canon D20 to render greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The younger D20 should have a benefit in sensor technology.

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Canon D20 vs Pentax E70 Specifications
Canon PowerShot D20 | Pentax Optio E70 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Pentax |
Model | Canon PowerShot D20 | Pentax Optio E70 |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2013-06-18 | 2009-01-05 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.9-4.8 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 2.4 inches |
Resolution of display | 461 thousand dot | 112 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | PureColor II TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/2000s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 3.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 228g (0.50 lb) | 175g (0.39 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 112 x 71 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") | 94 x 61 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | NB-6L | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $299 | $140 |