Canon ELPH 135 vs Pentax P70
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Canon ELPH 135 vs Pentax P70 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
- 127g - 95 x 54 x 22mm
- Revealed February 2014
- Alternate Name is IXUS 145
(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
- Introduced March 2009

Canon ELPH 135 vs Pentax P70 Overview
Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Canon ELPH 135 versus Pentax P70, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Canon and Pentax. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the ELPH 135 (16MP) and P70 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The ELPH 135 was manufactured 5 years after the P70 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the ELPH 135 scores versus the P70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Pentax P70 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 & Pentax Optio P70. The entire galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 135 Gallery & Pentax P70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 135 over the Pentax P70
ELPH 135 | P70 | |||
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Introduced | February 2014 | ![]() | March 2009 | More modern by 61 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax P70 over the Canon ELPH 135
P70 | ELPH 135 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing |
Common features in the Canon ELPH 135 and Pentax P70
ELPH 135 | P70 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equivalent screen dimensions |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither offers Touch screen |
Canon ELPH 135 vs Pentax P70 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 135 offers outside dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 127 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Pentax P70 has specifications of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).
Check the Canon ELPH 135 versus Pentax P70 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the ELPH 135 compared to the P70.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 135 and P70 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Pentax P70 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes just by viewing specifications. The image here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 135 and P70.
To sum up, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Canon ELPH 135 to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent ELPH 135 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Pentax P70 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon ELPH 135 vs Pentax P70 Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 | Pentax Optio P70 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Pentax |
Model type | Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 | Pentax Optio P70 |
Otherwise known as | IXUS 145 | - |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2014-02-12 | 2009-03-02 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 4+ | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | - |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Cross type focus points | 1 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 28-110mm (3.9x) |
Max aperture | f/3.2-6.9 | f/2.8-5.0 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 4.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, on, off, slow sync | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | 127 gr (0.28 lbs) | 155 gr (0.34 lbs) |
Dimensions | 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 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 life | 230 pictures | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-11L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $119 | $200 |