Canon SX270 HS vs Pentax X70

Following is a in depth comparison of the Canon SX270 HS and Pentax X70, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Pentax. The resolution of the SX270 HS (12MP) and the X70 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX270 HS was brought out 4 years after the X70 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX270 HS being a Compact camera and the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SX270 HS matches up vs the X70 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX270 HS and Pentax X70. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX270 HS Gallery and Pentax X70 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX270 HS features outside dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Pentax X70 has measurements of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") along with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX270 HS and Pentax X70 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the SX270 HS compared to the X70.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX270 HS and X70 is 91 and 71 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out technical specs. The picture below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX270 HS and X70.

As you can tell, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of pictures however you will want to take the production date of the cameras into account. The younger SX270 HS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.