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Nikon L32 vs Pentax P70

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
33
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix L32 front
 
Pentax Optio P70 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Nikon L32 vs Pentax P70 Key Specs

Nikon L32
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 95 x 60 x 29mm
  • Revealed January 2015
Pentax P70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-110mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 155g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Announced March 2009
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Nikon L32 vs Pentax P70 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Nikon L32 versus Pentax P70, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the L32 (20MP) and P70 (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L32 was revealed 5 years later than the P70 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the L32 scores vs the P70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L32 over the Pentax P70

 L32 P70 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015March 2009Fresher by 72 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Pentax P70 over the Nikon L32

 P70 L32 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Nikon L32 and Pentax P70

 L32 P70 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Nikon L32 vs Pentax P70 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon L32 offers external measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Pentax P70 has specifications of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the L32 and the P70.

Nikon L32 vs Pentax P70 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the L32 and P70 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Nikon L32 vs Pentax P70 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L32 vs Pentax P70 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to see the gap between sensor sizing merely by looking at specs. The graphic below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the L32 and P70.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Nikon L32 to resolve greater detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The newer L32 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Nikon L32 vs Pentax P70 sensor size comparison

Nikon L32 vs Pentax P70 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L32 vs Pentax P70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L32 Portrait photography features
Pentax P70 Portrait photography features
39
decent megapixels (20MP)
includes face detection focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L32 Street photography features
Pentax P70 Street photography features
56
has image stabilization (Digital)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competition (164 grams)
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than average in class (155 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L32 Sports photography advice
Pentax P70 Sports photography advice
48
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (20MP)
great battery power (320 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L32 Travel photography information
Pentax P70 Travel photography information
71
great battery power (320 shots)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
pretty wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (164g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
56
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (155g)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L32 Landscape photography information
Pentax P70 Landscape photography information
48
pretty wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
great battery power (320 CIPA)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
32
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L32 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax P70 as a Vlogging camera
66
pretty wide (26mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic socket
heavier than competition (164 grams)
25
rather wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (155 grams)
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Nikon L32 vs Pentax P70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L32 and Pentax P70
 Nikon Coolpix L32Pentax Optio P70
General Information
Company Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon Coolpix L32 Pentax Optio P70
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2015-01-14 2009-03-02
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 5152 x 3864 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus distance 10cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.30 m 4.60 m
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 164g (0.36 pounds) 155g (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 320 photos -
Battery format AA -
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
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