Nikon L810 vs Pentax X70
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Nikon L810 vs Pentax X70 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Nikon L810 vs Pentax X70 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L810 and Pentax X70. The whole galleries are available at Nikon L810 Gallery and Pentax X70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Pentax X70
L810 | X70 | |||
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Announced | February 2012 | March 2009 | More modern by 36 months | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the Nikon L810
X70 | L810 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focus |
Common features in the Nikon L810 and Pentax X70
L810 | X70 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | 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).
Check out the Nikon L810 versus Pentax X70 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L810 and X70 is 74 and 71 respectively.
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.
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Nikon L810 vs Pentax X70 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L810 | Pentax X70 | |
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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 |