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Canon SX60 HS vs Pentax X70

Portability
61
Imaging
41
Features
67
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX60 HS front
 
Pentax X70 front
Portability
71
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
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Canon SX60 HS vs Pentax X70 Key Specs

Canon SX60 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-1365mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 650g - 128 x 93 x 114mm
  • Launched September 2014
  • Succeeded the Canon SX50 HS
Pentax X70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 410g - 110 x 83 x 90mm
  • Announced March 2009
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Canon SX60 HS vs Pentax X70 Overview

Following is a extended comparison of the Canon SX60 HS vs Pentax X70, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Pentax. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the SX60 HS (16MP) and X70 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX60 HS was announced 5 years after the X70 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SX60 HS scores vs the X70 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX60 HS over the Pentax X70

 SX60 HS X70 
AnnouncedSeptember 2014March 2009More modern by 68 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the Canon SX60 HS

 X70 SX60 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX60 HS and Pentax X70

 SX60 HS X70 
Manually focus More precise focus
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Canon SX60 HS vs Pentax X70 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX60 HS has physical dimensions of 128mm x 93mm x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") having a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) whilst 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).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the SX60 HS against the X70.

Canon SX60 HS vs Pentax X70 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX60 HS and X70 is 61 and 71 respectively.

Canon SX60 HS vs Pentax X70 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX60 HS vs Pentax X70 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching specs. The image underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX60 HS and X70.

All in all, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Canon SX60 HS to provide you with extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The younger SX60 HS will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon SX60 HS vs Pentax X70 sensor size comparison

Canon SX60 HS vs Pentax X70 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX60 HS vs Pentax X70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX60 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax X70 as a Portrait photography camera
56
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
provides face detection focus
exports RAW files
very small sensor (1/2.3")
29
focusing manually
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Street photography details
Pentax X70 Street photography details
56
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
very small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (650g)
46
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX60 HS
Sports photography with Pentax X70
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great zoom range (21-1365mm 65.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
50
long zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Travel photography information
Pentax X70 Travel photography information
57
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
decently wide (21mm)
very long zoom (1365mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (650 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
52
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
long reach (624mm)
no Time Lapse function
low MP (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX60 HS
Landscape photography with Pentax X70
52
focusing manually
decently wide (21mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
exports RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse function
36
focusing manually
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Vlogging info
Pentax X70 Vlogging info
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decently wide (21mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external microphone socket
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
more heavy than competition in class (650 grams)
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really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic jack
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Canon SX60 HS vs Pentax X70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX60 HS and Pentax X70
 Canon PowerShot SX60 HSPentax X70
General Information
Brand Name Canon Pentax
Model type Canon PowerShot SX60 HS Pentax X70
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-09-16 2009-03-02
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3072 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 50
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 21-1365mm (65.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing distance 0cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 922 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 6.4 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.50 m 9.10 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 650g (1.43 pounds) 410g (0.90 pounds)
Physical dimensions 128 x 93 x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") 110 x 83 x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 39 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 19.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 127 not tested
Other
Battery life 340 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-10L D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $549 $200