Canon SX70 HS vs Pentax K-3

Here is a thorough review of the Canon SX70 HS versus Pentax K-3, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Canon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the SX70 HS (20MP) and the K-3 (24MP) is relatively close but the SX70 HS (1/2.3") and K-3 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX70 HS was launched 4 years later than the K-3 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX70 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K-3 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SX70 HS scores against the K-3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX70 HS & Pentax K-3. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX70 HS Gallery & Pentax K-3 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX70 HS has physical dimensions of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") along with a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs) and the Pentax K-3 has sizing of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the SX70 HS versus the K-3.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX70 HS and K-3 is 63 and 59 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing merely by viewing technical specs. The photograph below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX70 HS and K-3.

As you have seen, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SX70 HS due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Pentax K-3 will render more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The more recent SX70 HS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.