- 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
- 12.1 megapixels
- 28.00mm - 110.00mm (35mm eq.)
- Go in depth with our full Pentax P80 Review.
- 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
- 20.3 megapixels
- 21.00mm - 1365.00mm (35mm eq.)
- Go in depth with our full Canon SX70 Review.
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Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
Predecessor: |
Canon SX60
SX60 vs SX70 |
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Successor: | ||
General | ||
Model Number: | P80 | SX70 |
Alternate Model Number(s): | SX70 HS | |
Camera Format: | Ultra Compact | EVF |
Currently Manufactured: | No | Yes |
Retail Price: | $199.95 | $549.99 |
Street Price: | $649.00 | |
Date Available: | 2009-09-15 | 2018-11-30 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
Weight: |
4.2 oz
(119 g)
includes batteries |
21.4 oz
(608 g)
includes batteries |
Size: |
3.8 x
2.1 x
0.8 in. (97 x 53 x 20 mm) |
5.0 x
3.6 x
4.6 in. (127 x 91 x 116 mm) |
Waterproof: | No | No |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor Type: | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: | ||
Effective Megapixels: | 12.1 | 20.3 |
Sensor Format: | 1/2.3 inch | 1/2.3 inch |
Sensor size: | 28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) | 28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 1.54 microns | 1.19 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: | n/a | n/a |
Aspect Ratio: | 4:3, 16:9 | 4:3 |
Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: | ||
Self-Cleaning: | No | No |
Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
DxO Sensor Score: | ||
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | ||
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | ||
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | ||
Image Capture | ||
Image Resolution: |
4000 x 3000
(12.0 MP,
4:3), 3072 x 2304 (7.1 MP, 4:3), 2592 x 1944 (5.0 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1024 x 768 (0.8 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3) |
5184 x 3888
(20.2 MP,
4:3), 3648 x 2736 (10.0 MP, 4:3), 2432 x 1824 (4.4 MP, 4:3), 5184 x 3456 (17.9 MP, 3:2), 3648 x 2432 (8.9 MP, 3:2), 2432 x 1616 (3.9 MP, 3:2), 5184 x 2912 (15.1 MP, 16:9), 3648 x 2048 (7.5 MP, 16:9), 2432 x 1368 (3.3 MP, 16:9), 3888 x 3888 (15.1 MP, 1:1), 2736 x 2736 (7.5 MP, 1:1), 1824 x 1824 (3.3 MP, 1:1), 20960 x 2736 (57.3 MP, Other), 5184 x 2736 (14.2 MP, Other), 15744 x 3648 (57.4 MP, Other), 3648 x 3888 (14.2 MP, Other) |
Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.2) | JPEG (EXIF 2.3), 12-bit RAW (.CR3), RAW+JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | 0.9 | 10.0 |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1280x720 (30/15)
640x480 (30/15) 320x240 (30/15) |
3840x2160 (30p/25p)
1920x1080 (120p/100p/60p/50p/30p/25p) 1280x720 (60p/50p) |
Movie File Format: | AVI (Motion JPEG) | MP4 (Image: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264; Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (Stereo)) |
Composite Video Out: | Yes | No |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | n/a |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: | n/a | |
HD Video Out: | No | Yes |
HD Video Connection: | HDMI | |
Lens & Optics | ||
Lens Mount: | n/a | n/a |
Lens: | Pentax Zoom; 7 elements, 6 groups, 3 aspheric | Canon Zoom Lens |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 28 - 110mm | 21 - 1,365mm |
Focal Length (actual): | 4.9 - 19.6mm | 3.8 - 247mm |
Zoom Ratio: | 4.00x | 65.00x |
Aperture Range: | f/2.6 (W) to f/5.8 (T) | f/3.4 (W) / f/6.5 (T) - f/8.0 |
Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
Normal Focus Range: |
40 cm to Infinity 15.7 in to Infinity |
0 cm to Infinity 0.0 in to Infinity |
Macro Focus Range: |
10 -
50 cm 3.9 - 19.7 in |
0 -
50 cm 0.0 - 19.7 in |
Filter Thread: | n/a | 67.0mm |
Thread Type: | n/a | Via FA-DC67A adapter |
Optical Image Stabilization: | No | Yes |
Digital Zoom: | Yes | Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: | Up to approx. 6.3X | Up to 4x (with Digital Tele-Converter Approx. 1.6x or 2.0x) |
Auto Focus | ||
Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Auto Focus Type: | Contrast Detection; 9 point AF, Spot AF, Auto Tracking AF | Contrast Detection; Face & Tracking (9 points), Tracking, 1-point, Spot |
Auto Focus Assist Light? | No | Yes |
Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder | ||
Viewfinder: | LCD | EVF / LCD |
Viewfinder Type: | EVF: 0.39"-type 2.36M-dot OLED; 100% coverage; -3.0 to +1.0 diopter adjustment; eye sensor | |
Focus Peaking: | No | Yes |
EVF Resolution: | n/a | 2,359,296 dots (786,432 pixels) |
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | ||
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | ||
Display | ||
Eye-level Viewfinder: | No | Yes |
Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): | 2.7 | 3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: | 230,000 dots | 921,600 dots (307,200 px) |
Touchscreen: | No | No |
Articulating Screen: | No | Yes |
Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | Yes |
Selfie Screen: | No | Yes |
Max Playback Zoom: | 10.0x | 10.0x |
Top Deck Display: | No | |
Exposure | ||
Maximum ISO (native): | 3200 | |
Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | |
ISO Settings: | Auto (64 - 800), Digital SR (64 - 6400), 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200*, 6400*; *5MP | Auto (100-800), 100-3200 |
Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Manual | Auto , Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash, Custom |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/1000 - 4 sec | 1/2000 - 15 sec |
Bulb Mode: | No | No |
Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
Metering Modes: | TTL Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot | Evaluative (linked to Face Detection), Centre-weighted average, Spot (Linked to AF frame) |
Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Aperture Priority: | No | Yes |
Shutter Priority: | No | Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: | No | Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: | Auto Picture (Standard, Landscape, Portrait, Night Scene Portrait, Night Scene, Sport, Flower, Candlelight), Night Scene, Night Scene Portrait, Half-Length Portrait (3M), Landscape, Flower, Portrait, Surf & Snow, Sport, Kids, Pet, Food, Fireworks, Frame Composite, Party, Natural Skin Tone... | Smart Auto (29 scenes detected), Hybrid Auto, Creative Shot, Sports, Scene, Panorama Shot; Creative Filter: High Dynamic Range, Fish-eye Effect, Miniature Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Soft Focus, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster Effect |
Self Timer: | 2 or 10 seconds | 2, 10, Custom seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
Flash | ||
Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
Flash Modes: | Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Auto + Redeye, On + Redeye, Soft | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a | n/a |
Flash Range Description: | : Approx 15’ (wide, auto ISO), 6.9’ (tele, auto ISO) | Auto ISO: 48 cm � 6.5 m (W) / 1.8m - 4 m (T) |
Max Flash Sync: | 1/2000 | |
Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | |
External Flash Connection: | n/a | n/a |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | No | |
Image Storage | ||
Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: | UHS-I | |
Other Memory: | UHS-I compliant | |
Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
RAW Capture Support: | No | Yes |
Uncompressed Format: | 12-bit RAW (.CR3), RAW+JPEG | |
Movie File Format: | AVI (Motion JPEG) | MP4 (Image: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264; Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (Stereo)) |
Included Memory: | 33.6 MB | No memory included |
Included Memory Type: | Internal | |
Connectivity | ||
Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | Yes |
NFC: | No | No |
Bluetooth: | No | Yes |
Built-In GPS: | No | No |
Microphone Jack: | No | Yes |
Headphone Jack: | No | No |
External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi |
PictBridge Compliant: | No | Yes |
DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control: | Yes | |
Remote Control Type: | Via Wi-Fi/Bluetooth | |
Connections (extended): | DC-Input | Micro (Type-D) HDMI, 3.5mm Microphone Jack |
Performance Timing | ||
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | ||
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | ||
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | ||
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | ||
Camera penalizes early shutter press? | ||
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 0.9 | 10.0 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 3 | |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter Lag (manual focus): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | ||
Shutter Lag (prefocused): | ||
Shutter Lag (notes): | ||
Startup Time: | ||
Play -> Record Time: | ||
Flash cycle time, full power: | ||
Power | ||
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 200 shots | 325 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 255 shots | |
Battery Life, Video: | 85 minutes | |
Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary D-LI88 | Proprietary LP-E12 |
Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary D-LI88 Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary LP-E12 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes | |
Internal Charging Supported: | No | |
Software | ||
Included Software: | Software CD-ROM S-SW87 | |
OS Compatibility: | Windows 2000/XP/Vista; MacOS-X 10.1.2-10.5 | |
Miscellaneous | ||
Notes & Features: | PENTAX Shake Reduction (SR) technology features Pixel Track SR, Digital SR, and Movie SR to stabilize images and video. Smile Capture automatically captures pictures when your subject smiles, and Blink Detection alerts you if your subject's eyes are closed during the exposure. Available in Mint, Pearl and Black. |