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Canon SX130 IS vs Pentax E70

Portability
85
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
 
Pentax Optio E70 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Canon SX130 IS vs Pentax E70 Key Specs

Canon SX130 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 308g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Launched August 2010
  • New Model is Canon SX150 IS
Pentax E70
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 175g - 94 x 61 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Canon SX130 IS vs Pentax E70 Overview

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Canon SX130 IS versus Pentax E70, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Pentax. The resolution of the SX130 IS (12MP) and the E70 (10MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX130 IS was brought out 20 months after the E70 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a short view of how the SX130 IS scores against the E70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Pentax E70

 SX130 IS E70 
LaunchedAugust 2010January 2009Newer by 20 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display sizing3"2.4"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution230k112kSharper display (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax E70 over the Canon SX130 IS

 E70 SX130 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Pentax E70

 SX130 IS E70 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Canon SX130 IS vs Pentax E70 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX130 IS enjoys outer dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") along with a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) and the Pentax E70 has proportions of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the SX130 IS against the E70.

Canon SX130 IS vs Pentax E70 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX130 IS and E70 is 85 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX130 IS vs Pentax E70 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Pentax E70 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by checking specifications. The picture underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX130 IS and E70.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Canon SX130 IS to give you more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more modern SX130 IS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX130 IS vs Pentax E70 sensor size comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Pentax E70 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX130 IS vs Pentax E70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax E70 as a Portrait photography camera
29
focusing manually
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
19
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Street photography camera
Pentax E70 as a Street photography camera
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (308g)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Sports photography information
Pentax E70 Sports photography information
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX130 IS
Travel photography with Pentax E70
61
lighter than competition (308g)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
long zoom (336mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
50
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax E70 as a Landscape photography camera
42
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
22
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.4 inches)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Vlogging highlights
Pentax E70 Vlogging highlights
29
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (308g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
22
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
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Canon SX130 IS vs Pentax E70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX130 IS and Pentax E70
 Canon PowerShot SX130 ISPentax Optio E70
General Information
Brand Canon Pentax
Model type Canon PowerShot SX130 IS Pentax Optio E70
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-08-19 2009-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD 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 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.4 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 112k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 308 gr (0.68 lb) 175 gr (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 94 x 61 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID 2 x AA 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $250 $140