Canon N vs Pentax E70
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Canon N vs Pentax E70 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 195g - 79 x 60 x 29mm
- Launched January 2013
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.4" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 175g - 94 x 61 x 26mm
- Announced January 2009
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Below is a complete review of the Canon N vs Pentax E70, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Pentax. The image resolution of the N (12MP) and the E70 (10MP) is pretty close and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe N was brought out 4 years later than the E70 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a short introduction of how the N grades vs the E70 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Canon N over the Pentax E70
| N | E70 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2013 |  | January 2009 | More recent by 49 months |
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen dimension | 2.8" |  | 2.4" | Bigger screen (+0.4") |
| Screen resolution | 461k |  | 112k | Sharper screen (+349k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies | ||
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax E70 over the Canon N
| E70 | N |
|---|
Common features in the Canon N and Pentax E70
| N | E70 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focusing |
Canon N vs Pentax E70 Physical Comparison
If you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon N features external measurements of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) while 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 ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the N and the E70.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the N and E70 is 93 and 94 respectively.
Canon N vs Pentax E70 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements just by viewing technical specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the N and E70.
As you have seen, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Canon N to render greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer N should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
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Canon N vs Pentax E70 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot N | Pentax Optio E70 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Canon | Pentax |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot N | Pentax Optio E70 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2013-01-07 | 2009-01-05 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Digic 5 | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 10MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4000 x 2248 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 64 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.1-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 10cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.8" | 2.4" |
| Resolution of screen | 461 thousand dots | 112 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen technology | PureColor II G touch | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 3.50 m |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 ( 240 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Optional | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 195 gr (0.43 lbs) | 175 gr (0.39 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 79 x 60 x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 94 x 61 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 200 photos | - |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | NB-9L | 2 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at release | $299 | $140 |