Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Pentax P70

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Canon ELPH 140 IS vs Pentax P70, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Canon and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 140 IS (16MP) and P70 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 140 IS was released 5 years later than the P70 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the ELPH 140 IS grades vs the P70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot ELPH 140 IS and Pentax Optio P70. The complete galleries are available at Canon ELPH 140 IS Gallery and Pentax P70 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 140 IS has exterior measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 127 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Pentax P70 has specifications of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the ELPH 140 IS against the P70.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 140 IS and P70 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing purely by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 140 IS and P70.

As you can see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Canon ELPH 140 IS to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The more modern ELPH 140 IS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.