Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Pentax E70

Lets take a closer look at the Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Pentax E70, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 330 HS (12MP) and the E70 (10MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 330 HS was brought out 4 years after the E70 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the ELPH 330 HS grades against the E70 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot ELPH 330 HS and Pentax Optio E70. The entire galleries are available at Canon ELPH 330 HS Gallery and Pentax E70 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 330 HS has got physical dimensions of 97mm x 56mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Pentax E70 has measurements of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Contrast the Canon ELPH 330 HS vs Pentax E70 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the ELPH 330 HS vs the E70.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 330 HS and E70 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Often, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes just by checking out a spec sheet. The image here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 330 HS and E70.

Clearly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon ELPH 330 HS to show more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more modern ELPH 330 HS provides an advantage in sensor technology.