Canon G15 vs Pentax E70

Here, we will be looking at the Canon G15 vs Pentax E70, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the G15 (12MP) and the E70 (10MP) is pretty well matched but the G15 (1/1.7") and E70 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G15 was introduced 3 years after the E70 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the G15 grades against the E70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G15 and Pentax Optio E70. The whole galleries are available at Canon G15 Gallery and Pentax E70 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon G15 has got exterior dimensions of 107mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") and a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Pentax E70 has measurements of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the G15 versus the E70.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G15 and E70 is 86 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes just by reading through specifications. The image underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the G15 and E70.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The G15 using its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon G15 will give extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher G15 will have a benefit in sensor tech.