• 1/2.5 inch 24.7mm2
  • 7.1 megapixels
  • 38.00mm - 132.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Canon A470 advantages over Pentax LS465

  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 1.88 vs 1.33 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/3.0 vs f/3.9
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 400 vs 200 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Longer exposure
    15 vs 4 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    1.2 fps vs 0.8 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    Unlimited vs 6 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Pentax LS465 advantages over Canon A470

  • Larger sensor
    1/2.33 inch vs 1/2.5 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Thinner
    22 mm vs 41 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    122g vs 214g
    Lighter weight
  • More dots on screen
    230k vs 115k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • More pixels
    16.0 vs 7.1 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Wider angle lens
    28 mm vs 38 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Higher extended ISO
    6400 vs 1600 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Neither provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • HDMI out
    Neither provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Sony DSC-S730

Canon A470
Sony DSC-S730
  • $130
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer exposure
  • $104
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Thinner
Pentax LS465
Sony DSC-S730
  • $349
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $104
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Larger lens aperture

Compared to Panasonic DMC-LS85

Canon A470
Panasonic DMC-LS85
  • $130
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
  • $120
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Thinner
Pentax LS465
Panasonic DMC-LS85
  • $349
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Thinner
  • $120
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels

Compared to Nikon S70

Canon A470
Nikon S70
  • $130
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels
  • $257
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
Pentax LS465
Nikon S70
  • $349
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More pixels
  • $257
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Bigger pixels

Compared to Canon A490

Canon A470
Canon A490
  • $130
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Faster JPEG shooting
  • $75
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger sensor
Pentax LS465
Canon A490
  • $349
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Thinner
  • Lighter weight
  • $75
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compared to Panasonic TS25

Canon A470
Panasonic TS25
  • $130
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $449
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Larger sensor
Pentax LS465
Panasonic TS25
  • $349
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Faster shutter
  • $449
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Waterproof
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
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