Canon SX620 HS vs Pentax E70

Here, we are comparing the Canon SX620 HS and Pentax E70, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Pentax. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and E70 (10MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX620 HS was brought out 7 years after the E70 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SX620 HS scores vs the E70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX620 HS & Pentax Optio E70. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX620 HS Gallery & Pentax E70 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX620 HS offers exterior dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Pentax E70 has dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX620 HS and Pentax E70 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the SX620 HS vs the E70.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX620 HS and E70 is 93 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions only by looking through technical specs. The image underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX620 HS and E70.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Canon SX620 HS to provide you with more detail having its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more recent SX620 HS will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.