Nikon P520 vs Pentax X70
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Nikon P520 vs Pentax X70 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1000mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 550g - 125 x 84 x 102mm
- Launched January 2013
- Old Model is Nikon P510
- Replacement is Nikon P530
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 50 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 410g - 110 x 83 x 90mm
- Introduced March 2009
Nikon P520 vs Pentax X70 Overview
Following is a in-depth assessment of the Nikon P520 vs Pentax X70, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Pentax. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the P520 (18MP) and X70 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's DominanceThe P520 was introduced 3 years after the X70 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before we go into a full comparison, here is a short highlight of how the P520 matches up vs the X70 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Nikon P520 vs Pentax X70 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P520 and Pentax X70. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon P520 Gallery and Pentax X70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P520 over the Pentax X70
P520 | X70 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | March 2009 | More modern by 48 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen size | 3.2" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the Nikon P520
X70 | P520 |
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Common features in the Nikon P520 and Pentax X70
P520 | X70 | |||
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Manual focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Nikon P520 vs Pentax X70 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P520 enjoys exterior dimensions of 125mm x 84mm x 102mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.0") having a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) whilst the Pentax X70 has dimensions of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).
Contrast the Nikon P520 vs Pentax X70 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the P520 against the X70.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P520 and X70 is 66 and 71 respectively.
Nikon P520 vs Pentax X70 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes merely by checking specs. The image underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the P520 and X70.
All in all, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Nikon P520 to give more detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more modern P520 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
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Nikon P520 vs Pentax X70 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P520 | Pentax X70 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Pentax |
Model | Nikon Coolpix P520 | Pentax X70 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2013-01-29 | 2009-03-02 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.16 x 4.62mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 50 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-1000mm (41.7x) | 26-624mm (24.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/2.8-5.0 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3.2 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 921 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 7.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 9.10 m |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | - | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Optional | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 550 gr (1.21 pounds) | 410 gr (0.90 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 125 x 84 x 102mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.0") | 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 | 200 images | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | EN-EL5 | D-LI92 |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $380 | $200 |