Nikon L610 vs Pentax X70

Lets look closer at the Nikon L610 and Pentax X70, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Nikon and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the L610 (16MP) and X70 (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L610 was brought out 3 years later than the X70 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon L610 being a Compact camera and the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the L610 scores against the X70 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L610 & Pentax X70. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon L610 Gallery & Pentax X70 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L610 comes with outside dimensions of 108mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) while the Pentax X70 has dimensions of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the L610 vs the X70.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L610 and X70 is 90 and 71 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing merely by going over specs. The graphic below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the L610 and X70.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Nikon L610 to deliver extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more modern L610 should have a benefit in sensor technology.