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Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Pentax P70

Portability
95
Imaging
45
Features
21
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS front
 
Pentax Optio P70 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Pentax P70 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 150 IS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 142g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Announced February 2014
  • Other Name is IXUS 155
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
  • Launched March 2009
Photography Glossary

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Pentax P70 Overview

In this article, we will be comparing the Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Pentax P70, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Canon and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the ELPH 150 IS (20MP) and P70 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 150 IS was released 5 years after the P70 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the ELPH 150 IS scores vs the P70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 150 IS over the Pentax P70

 ELPH 150 IS P70 
LaunchedFebruary 2014March 2009More modern by 61 months

Reasons to pick Pentax P70 over the Canon ELPH 150 IS

 P70 ELPH 150 IS 
Manual focus Very precise focusing

Common features in the Canon ELPH 150 IS and Pentax P70

 ELPH 150 IS P70 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Pentax P70 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 150 IS enjoys outside dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 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 vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the ELPH 150 IS and the P70.

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Pentax P70 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 150 IS and P70 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Pentax P70 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Pentax P70 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes simply by researching specifications. The pic underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 150 IS and P70.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Canon ELPH 150 IS to provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more modern ELPH 150 IS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Pentax P70 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Pentax P70 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Pentax P70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 150 IS Portrait photography info
Pentax P70 Portrait photography info
33
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
27
focusing manually
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 150 IS Street photography information
Pentax P70 Street photography information
59
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (155g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 150 IS Sports photography highlights
Pentax P70 Sports photography highlights
39
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon ELPH 150 IS
Travel photography with Pentax P70
67
good megapixels (20MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
56
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (155 grams)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 150 IS Landscape photography advice
Pentax P70 Landscape photography advice
41
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
32
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon ELPH 150 IS
Vlogging with Pentax P70
30
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
25
decently wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (155g)
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Canon ELPH 150 IS vs Pentax P70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 150 IS and Pentax P70
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 ISPentax Optio P70
General Information
Company Canon Pentax
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS Pentax Optio P70
Alternative name IXUS 155 -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2014-02-12 2009-03-02
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Highest Possible resolution 5152 x 3864 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 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)
Maximum 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 142g (0.31 lbs) 155g (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9")
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 life 230 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $149 $200