Nikon P340 vs Pentax E70

Here, we will be analyzing the Nikon P340 vs Pentax E70, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Pentax. The image resolution of the P340 (12MP) and the E70 (10MP) is pretty well matched but the P340 (1/1.7") and E70 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.

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The P340 was revealed 5 years later than the E70 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the P340 matches up against the E70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P340 and Pentax Optio E70. The full galleries are available at Nikon P340 Gallery and Pentax E70 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P340 comes with outer dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Pentax E70 has dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the P340 and the E70.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P340 and E70 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements merely by looking at specs. The visual below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the P340 and E70.

As you can plainly see, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The P340 having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Nikon P340 will resolve more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The fresher P340 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.