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Canon SX270 HS vs Pentax E70

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX270 HS front
 
Pentax Optio E70 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Canon SX270 HS vs Pentax E70 Key Specs

Canon SX270 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 233g - 106 x 63 x 33mm
  • Released March 2013
  • Superseded the Canon SX260 HS
  • Successor is Canon SX280 HS
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
  • Released January 2009
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Canon SX270 HS vs Pentax E70 Overview

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon SX270 HS vs Pentax E70, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Pentax. The resolution of the SX270 HS (12MP) and the E70 (10MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX270 HS was manufactured 4 years later than the E70 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SX270 HS scores vs the E70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX270 HS over the Pentax E70

 SX270 HS E70 
ReleasedMarch 2013January 2009More recent by 52 months
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display size3"2.4"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution461k112kClearer display (+349k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax E70 over the Canon SX270 HS

 E70 SX270 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX270 HS and Pentax E70

 SX270 HS E70 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Canon SX270 HS vs Pentax E70 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX270 HS offers outer dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Pentax E70 has sizing of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX270 HS vs Pentax E70 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the SX270 HS versus the E70.

Canon SX270 HS vs Pentax E70 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX270 HS and E70 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX270 HS vs Pentax E70 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX270 HS vs Pentax E70 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements just by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX270 HS and E70.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon SX270 HS to provide extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher SX270 HS provides an edge in sensor tech.

Canon SX270 HS vs Pentax E70 sensor size comparison

Canon SX270 HS vs Pentax E70 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX270 HS vs Pentax E70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX270 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax E70 as a Portrait photography camera
34
has manual focus
includes face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
19
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Street photography advice
Pentax E70 Street photography advice
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (233g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Sports photography highlights
Pentax E70 Sports photography highlights
36
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (4.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (210 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
16
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Travel photography features
Pentax E70 Travel photography features
61
lighter than others in class (233g)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
not so great battery life (210 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
50
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX270 HS
Landscape photography with Pentax E70
41
has manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
not so great battery life (210 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse function
22
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.4")
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Vlogging factors
Pentax E70 Vlogging factors
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (233g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic port
22
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
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Canon SX270 HS vs Pentax E70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX270 HS and Pentax E70
 Canon PowerShot SX270 HSPentax Optio E70
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Pentax
Model type Canon PowerShot SX270 HS Pentax Optio E70
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-03-21 2009-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
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 support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.4 inches
Resolution of display 461k dots 112k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 4.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 233 grams (0.51 pounds) 175 grams (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") 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 life 210 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $284 $140