Nikon AW110 vs Pentax E70

Let's look a little more in depth at the Nikon AW110 vs Pentax E70, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the AW110 (16MP) and E70 (10MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The AW110 was unveiled 4 years later than the E70 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the AW110 scores against the E70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix AW110 and Pentax Optio E70. The full galleries are provided at Nikon AW110 Gallery and Pentax E70 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Nikon AW110 has outer measurements of 110mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Pentax E70 has specifications of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the AW110 compared to the E70.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the AW110 and E70 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements just by looking through specifications. The photograph here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the AW110 and E70.

To sum up, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Nikon AW110 to render extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The newer AW110 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.