Nikon L21 vs Pentax E70
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Nikon L21 vs Pentax E70 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 8MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-136mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
- 169g - 92 x 67 x 28mm
- Revealed February 2010
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.4" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 175g - 94 x 61 x 26mm
- Revealed January 2009
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Let's take a closer look at the Nikon L21 vs Pentax E70, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the L21 (8MP) and the E70 (10MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe L21 was unveiled 14 months after the E70 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick summation of how the L21 grades vs the E70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Nikon L21 over the Pentax E70
| L21 | E70 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2010 |  | January 2009 | More modern by 14 months |
| Screen size | 2.5" |  | 2.4" | Bigger screen (+0.1") |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 112k | Sharper screen (+118k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax E70 over the Nikon L21
| E70 | L21 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon L21 and Pentax E70
| L21 | E70 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | No Touch screen |
Nikon L21 vs Pentax E70 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry around your camera, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon L21 has got outer measurements of 92mm x 67mm x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Pentax E70 has measurements of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the L21 and the E70.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the L21 and E70 is 93 and 94 respectively.
Nikon L21 vs Pentax E70 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes just by checking specifications. The pic here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the L21 and E70.
Plainly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Pentax E70 to give you greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more recent L21 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
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Nikon L21 vs Pentax E70 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix L21 | Pentax Optio E70 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Nikon | Pentax |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix L21 | Pentax Optio E70 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2010-02-03 | 2009-01-05 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Expeed C2 | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 8 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 64 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 38-136mm (3.6x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.1-6.7 | f/3.1-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 10cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.5 inches | 2.4 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 112 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 3.50 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | - |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 169 grams (0.37 lb) | 175 grams (0.39 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 92 x 67 x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 94 x 61 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery ID | 2 x AA | 2 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch pricing | $180 | $140 |
