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Nikon L810 vs Pentax E70

Portability
74
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix L810 front
 
Pentax Optio E70 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
11
Overall
23

Nikon L810 vs Pentax E70 Key Specs

Nikon L810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 23-585mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 430g - 111 x 76 x 83mm
  • Announced February 2012
  • Updated by Nikon L820
Pentax E70
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Display
  • 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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Nikon L810 vs Pentax E70 Overview

Below is a thorough overview of the Nikon L810 versus Pentax E70, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Pentax. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the L810 (16MP) and E70 (10MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L810 was launched 3 years later than the E70 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summary of how the L810 matches up versus the E70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Pentax E70

 L810 E70 
RevealedFebruary 2012January 2009More recent by 38 months
Display dimensions3"2.4"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution921k112kClearer display (+809k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax E70 over the Nikon L810

 E70 L810 

Common features in the Nikon L810 and Pentax E70

 L810 E70 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Nikon L810 vs Pentax E70 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon L810 has got outside measurements of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") along with a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs) while the Pentax E70 has proportions of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon L810 versus Pentax E70 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the L810 and the E70.

Nikon L810 vs Pentax E70 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L810 and E70 is 74 and 94 respectively.

Nikon L810 vs Pentax E70 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L810 vs Pentax E70 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to see the gap in sensor measurements only by going through technical specs. The visual here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the L810 and E70.

As you have seen, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon L810 to produce more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more recent L810 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Nikon L810 vs Pentax E70 sensor size comparison

Nikon L810 vs Pentax E70 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L810 vs Pentax E70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L810 Portrait photography info
Pentax E70 Portrait photography info
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resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L810 Street photography info
Pentax E70 Street photography info
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L810 Sports photography highlights
Pentax E70 Sports photography highlights
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great zoom range (23-585mm 25.4 x zoom)
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.2 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L810 Travel photography factors
Pentax E70 Travel photography factors
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resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (23mm)
great zoom (585mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
50
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L810 Landscape photography advice
Pentax E70 Landscape photography advice
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relatively wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
22
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.4 inch)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L810 Vlogging advice
Pentax E70 Vlogging advice
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relatively wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone support
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wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
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Nikon L810 vs Pentax E70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L810 and Pentax E70
 Nikon Coolpix L810Pentax Optio E70
General Information
Brand Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon Coolpix L810 Pentax Optio E70
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-02-01 2009-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-585mm (25.4x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.4"
Screen resolution 921k dots 112k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.2fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 430 grams (0.95 lbs) 175 grams (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 111 x 76 x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") 94 x 61 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0")
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 300 images -
Form of battery AA -
Battery model 4 x AA 2 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $280 $140