Canon XC10 vs Pentax X70

Following is a extensive review of the Canon XC10 vs Pentax X70, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Pentax. The resolution of the XC10 (12MP) and the X70 (12MP) is relatively similar but the XC10 (1") and X70 (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

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The XC10 was unveiled 6 years after the X70 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon XC10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the XC10 grades vs the X70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon XC10 and Pentax X70. The full galleries are provided at Canon XC10 Gallery and Pentax X70 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon XC10 has got external dimensions of 125mm x 102mm x 122mm (4.9" x 4.0" x 4.8") along with a weight of 1040 grams (2.29 lbs) and the Pentax X70 has sizing 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 XC10 vs Pentax X70 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the XC10 against the X70.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the XC10 and X70 is 54 and 71 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes just by reviewing specs. The image underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the XC10 and X70.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have got the exact same resolution albeit different sensor sizes. The XC10 has the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler. The more recent XC10 should have an edge in sensor innovation.