Canon S95 vs Pentax X70

Following is a detailed assessment of the Canon S95 and Pentax X70, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Pentax. The resolution of the S95 (10MP) and the X70 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the S95 (1/1.7") and X70 (1/2.3") boast different sensor measurements.

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The S95 was brought out 22 months after the X70 making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon S95 being a Compact camera and the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the S95 matches up against the X70 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot S95 & Pentax X70. The entire galleries are provided at Canon S95 Gallery & Pentax X70 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon S95 has got physical dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Pentax X70 has dimensions of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") and a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the S95 versus the X70.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S95 and X70 is 93 and 71 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing specifications. The image underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S95 and X70.

Plainly, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The S95 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Pentax X70 will produce greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The fresher S95 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.