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Nikon L810 vs Pentax X70

Portability
74
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix L810 front
 
Pentax X70 front
Portability
71
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
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Nikon L810 vs Pentax X70 Key Specs

Nikon L810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Revealed February 2012
  • Successor is Nikon L820
Pentax X70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 410g - 110 x 83 x 90mm
  • Announced March 2009
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Nikon L810 vs Pentax X70 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Nikon L810 versus Pentax X70, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the L810 (16MP) and X70 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L810 was announced 2 years after the X70 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon L810 being a Compact camera and the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick summation of how the L810 grades against the X70 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Pentax X70

 L810 X70 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012March 2009More modern by 36 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the Nikon L810

 X70 L810 
Focus manually Dial precise focus

Common features in the Nikon L810 and Pentax X70

 L810 X70 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Nikon L810 vs Pentax X70 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon L810 enjoys outer dimensions of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") and a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs) and the Pentax X70 has measurements of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") having a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the L810 and the X70.

Nikon L810 vs Pentax X70 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L810 and X70 is 74 and 71 respectively.

Nikon L810 vs Pentax X70 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L810 vs Pentax X70 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by going through specifications. The pic underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L810 and X70.

Plainly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Nikon L810 to show extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher L810 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon L810 vs Pentax X70 sensor size comparison

Nikon L810 vs Pentax X70 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L810 vs Pentax X70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L810 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax X70 as a Portrait photography camera
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decent MP (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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manual focus
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L810 Street photography highlights
Pentax X70 Street photography highlights
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L810 Sports photography factors
Pentax X70 Sports photography factors
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amazing zoom range (23-585mm 25.4 x zoom)
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
low frames per second (1.2 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
50
excellent zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
supports phase detect autofocus
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L810 Travel photography details
Pentax X70 Travel photography details
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decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (23mm)
very long reach (585mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
very long reach (624mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L810 Landscape photography info
Pentax X70 Landscape photography info
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pretty wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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manual focus
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L810 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax X70 as a Vlogging camera
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pretty wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone port
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relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
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Nikon L810 vs Pentax X70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L810 and Pentax X70
 Nikon Coolpix L810Pentax X70
General Information
Brand Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon Coolpix L810 Pentax X70
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-02-01 2009-03-02
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 50
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-585mm (25.4x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 921 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.2 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 9.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 430 gr (0.95 lbs) 410 gr (0.90 lbs)
Physical dimensions 111 x 76 x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") 110 x 83 x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5")
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 life 300 photos -
Style of battery AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA D-LI92
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $280 $200