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Canon ELPH 135 vs Pentax P70

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot ELPH 135 front
 
Pentax Optio P70 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Canon ELPH 135 vs Pentax P70 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 135
(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
Pentax P70
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 135 over the Pentax P70

 ELPH 135 P70 
IntroducedFebruary 2014March 2009More modern by 61 months

Reasons to pick Pentax P70 over the Canon ELPH 135

 P70 ELPH 135 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Canon ELPH 135 and Pentax P70

 ELPH 135 P70 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical 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).

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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.

Canon ELPH 135 vs Pentax P70 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 135 vs Pentax P70 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 135 vs Pentax P70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Portrait photography details
Pentax P70 Portrait photography details
35
decent megapixels (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
27
has manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 as a Street photography camera
Pentax P70 as a Street photography camera
58
has image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than average in class (155g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Sports photography info
Pentax P70 Sports photography info
41
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon ELPH 135
Travel photography with Pentax P70
66
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
56
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (155g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Landscape photography advice
Pentax P70 Landscape photography advice
39
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
32
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 135 Vlogging info
Pentax P70 Vlogging info
31
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
25
rather wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic socket
heavier than average in class (155 grams)
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Canon ELPH 135 vs Pentax P70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 135 and Pentax P70
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 135Pentax Optio P70
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