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Nikon L830 vs Pentax X70

Portability
71
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix L830 front
 
Pentax X70 front
Portability
71
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34

Nikon L830 vs Pentax X70 Key Specs

Nikon L830
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-765mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 508g - 110 x 76 x 91mm
  • Launched January 2014
  • Succeeded the Nikon L820
  • Replacement is Nikon L840
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
  • Released March 2009
Photography Glossary

Nikon L830 vs Pentax X70 Overview

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Nikon L830 vs Pentax X70, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the L830 (16MP) and X70 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L830 was revealed 4 years after the X70 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple view of how the L830 grades versus the X70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L830 over the Pentax X70

 L830 X70 
ReleasedJanuary 2014March 2009Newer by 60 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the Nikon L830

 X70 L830 
Manually focus More exact focus

Common features in the Nikon L830 and Pentax X70

 L830 X70 
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Nikon L830 vs Pentax X70 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon L830 features outer measurements of 110mm x 76mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6") and a weight of 508 grams (1.12 lbs) while the Pentax X70 has proportions 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the L830 against the X70.

Nikon L830 vs Pentax X70 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L830 and X70 is 71 and 71 respectively.

Nikon L830 vs Pentax X70 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L830 vs Pentax X70 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading technical specs. The pic here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the L830 and X70.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Nikon L830 to offer you more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The fresher L830 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Nikon L830 vs Pentax X70 sensor size comparison

Nikon L830 vs Pentax X70 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L830 vs Pentax X70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L830 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax X70 as a Portrait photography camera
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decent megapixels (16MP)
has face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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has manual focus
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L830 Street photography info
Pentax X70 Street photography info
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screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (508 grams)
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L830 Sports photography factors
Pentax X70 Sports photography factors
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great zoom range (23-765mm 33.3 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
great battery life (390 per charge)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
50
incredible zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect auto focus
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L830 Travel photography advice
Pentax X70 Travel photography advice
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great battery life (390 per charge)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (23mm)
very long zoom (765mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (508g)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
very long reach (624mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L830 Landscape photography features
Pentax X70 Landscape photography features
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pretty wide (23mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
great battery life (390 shots)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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has manual focus
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L830 Vlogging details
Pentax X70 Vlogging details
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pretty wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than competitors in class (508 grams)
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relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
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Nikon L830 vs Pentax X70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L830 and Pentax X70
 Nikon Coolpix L830Pentax X70
General Information
Company Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon Coolpix L830 Pentax X70
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-01-07 2009-03-02
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 50
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-765mm (33.3x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 7.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 9.00 m (Auto ISO) 9.10 m
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p), 1280 x 960 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 508g (1.12 pounds) 410g (0.90 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 76 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6") 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 390 images -
Battery style AA -
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SC/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $300 $200