Canon 160 vs Pentax K-70

Lets look closer at the Canon 160 vs Pentax K-70, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Canon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the 160 (20MP) and the K-70 (24MP) is pretty well matched but the 160 (1/2.3") and K-70 (APS-C) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The 160 was brought out 17 months before the K-70 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon 160 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax K-70 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple summation of how the 160 matches up versus the K-70 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 & Pentax K-70. The entire galleries are provided at Canon 160 Gallery & Pentax K-70 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon 160 has outer measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 127 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-70 has sizing of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") along with a weight of 688 grams (1.52 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the 160 compared to the K-70.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the 160 and K-70 is 96 and 62 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions just by looking at specifications. The image below might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 160 and K-70.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 160 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Pentax K-70 will resolve extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged 160 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.