Canon 170 IS vs Pentax K-01

The following is a detailed assessment of the Canon 170 IS vs Pentax K-01, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the 170 IS (20MP) and K-01 (16MP) and the 170 IS (1/2.3") and K-01 (APS-C) come with different sensor dimensions.

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The 170 IS was unveiled 2 years after the K-01 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon 170 IS being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the 170 IS matches up vs the K-01 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS & Pentax K-01. The full galleries are available at Canon 170 IS Gallery & Pentax K-01 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon 170 IS offers exterior measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-01 has dimensions of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") with a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the 170 IS against the K-01.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 170 IS and K-01 is 95 and 76 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions only by checking out technical specs. The picture below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 170 IS and K-01.

As you can tell, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 170 IS having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Canon 170 IS will show more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more recent 170 IS provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.