Clicky

Nikon P1000 vs Pentax X70

Portability
49
Imaging
42
Features
67
Overall
52
Nikon Coolpix P1000 front
 
Pentax X70 front
Portability
71
Imaging
34
Features
34
Overall
34

Nikon P1000 vs Pentax X70 Key Specs

Nikon P1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-3000mm (F2.8-8) lens
  • 1415g - 146 x 119 x 181mm
  • Announced July 2018
  • Superseded the Nikon P900
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
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Nikon P1000 vs Pentax X70 Overview

Below is a in-depth review of the Nikon P1000 versus Pentax X70, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Nikon and Pentax. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the P1000 (16MP) and X70 (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The P1000 was revealed 9 years later than the X70 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the P1000 grades vs the X70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes
	
	

Reasons to pick Nikon P1000 over the Pentax X70

 P1000 X70 
ReleasedJuly 2018March 2009More recent by 114 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the Nikon P1000

 X70 P1000 

Common features in the Nikon P1000 and Pentax X70

 P1000 X70 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Touch display No Touch display

Nikon P1000 vs Pentax X70 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon P1000 offers external dimensions of 146mm x 119mm x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1") having a weight of 1415 grams (3.12 lbs) and the Pentax X70 has measurements of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") along with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon P1000 versus Pentax X70 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the P1000 versus the X70.

Nikon P1000 vs Pentax X70 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P1000 and X70 is 49 and 71 respectively.

Nikon P1000 vs Pentax X70 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P1000 vs Pentax X70 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements only by seeing technical specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the P1000 and X70.

As you can tell, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Nikon P1000 to show greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The younger P1000 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon P1000 vs Pentax X70 sensor size comparison

Nikon P1000 vs Pentax X70 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P1000 vs Pentax X70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon P1000
Portrait photography with Pentax X70
57
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
small sensor (1/2.3")
28
focusing manually
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Street Comparison

Nikon P1000 Street photography info
Pentax X70 Street photography info
51
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (1,415 grams)
46
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon P1000
Sports photography with Pentax X70
49
great zoom range (24-3000mm 125.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (250 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
50
great zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect AF
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Travel Comparison

Nikon P1000 Travel photography details
Pentax X70 Travel photography details
54
supports bluetooth
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (3000mm)
low battery power (250 shots)
heavier than competition in class (1,415 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
52
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
great zoom (624mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Landscape Comparison

Nikon P1000 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax X70 as a Landscape photography camera
51
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (250 shots)
35
focusing manually
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P1000 Vlogging features
Pentax X70 Vlogging features
58
pretty wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes mic socket
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competition in class (1,415 grams)
24
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic port
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Nikon P1000 vs Pentax X70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P1000 and Pentax X70
 Nikon Coolpix P1000Pentax X70
General Information
Company Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon Coolpix P1000 Pentax X70
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2018-07-10 2009-03-02
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Nikon Expeed -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 50
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-3000mm (125.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-8 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3.2" 2.7"
Display resolution 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,359 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 99% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at Auto ISO) 9.10 m
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1415g (3.12 lb) 410g (0.90 lb)
Dimensions 146 x 119 x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1") 110 x 83 x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 250 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I support) SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $1,000 $200