Canon SX720 HS vs Pentax E70

In this article, we are evaluating the Canon SX720 HS vs Pentax E70, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Pentax. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and E70 (10MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX720 HS was unveiled 7 years later than the E70 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SX720 HS scores vs the E70 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX720 HS and Pentax Optio E70. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX720 HS Gallery and Pentax E70 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX720 HS offers outer measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Pentax E70 has proportions of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX720 HS vs Pentax E70 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the SX720 HS against the E70.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX720 HS and E70 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing technical specs. The photograph below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX720 HS and E70.

As you can tell, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Canon SX720 HS to render more detail having an extra 10.3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The newer SX720 HS will have a benefit in sensor tech.