Nikon L26 vs Pentax E70

Let's take a deeper look at the Nikon L26 and Pentax E70, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Nikon and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the L26 (16MP) and E70 (10MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L26 was announced 3 years after the E70 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the L26 matches up against the E70 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L26 & Pentax Optio E70. The whole galleries are available at Nikon L26 Gallery & Pentax E70 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you should think about its weight and volume. The Nikon L26 enjoys outer measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) while 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the L26 versus the E70.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the L26 and E70 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes merely by researching specifications. The image here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the L26 and E70.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon L26 to provide you with more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The fresher L26 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.