Canon G3 X vs Pentax X70

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Canon G3 X and Pentax X70, former being a Large Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the G3 X (20MP) and X70 (12MP) and the G3 X (1") and X70 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The G3 X was unveiled 6 years later than the X70 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the G3 X matches up vs the X70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G3 X & Pentax X70. The full galleries are available at Canon G3 X Gallery & Pentax X70 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon G3 X features exterior dimensions of 123mm x 77mm x 105mm (4.8" x 3.0" x 4.1") having a weight of 733 grams (1.62 lbs) and the Pentax X70 has sizing of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") along with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the G3 X against the X70.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the G3 X and X70 is 60 and 71 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G3 X and X70.

Clearly, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The G3 X using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Canon G3 X will give you greater detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The younger G3 X is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.