Nikon L19 vs Pentax E70

On this page, we will be reviewing the Nikon L19 versus Pentax E70, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. The resolution of the L19 (8MP) and the E70 (10MP) is pretty similar but the L19 (1/2.5") and E70 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The L19 was announced around the same time to the E70 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the L19 scores against the E70 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L19 and Pentax Optio E70. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon L19 Gallery and Pentax E70 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon L19 comes with exterior measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Pentax E70 has sizing 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the L19 against the E70.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the L19 and E70 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading specs. The visual below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the L19 and E70.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The L19 with its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Pentax E70 will deliver more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs more aggressively.