Nikon P610 vs Pentax X70

Below is a complete comparison of the Nikon P610 versus Pentax X70, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the P610 (16MP) and X70 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The P610 was revealed 6 years later than the X70 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the P610 grades against the X70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P610 & Pentax X70. The full galleries are provided at Nikon P610 Gallery & Pentax X70 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Nikon P610 offers outside dimensions of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") and a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) and the Pentax X70 has specifications of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") and a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the P610 compared to the X70.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P610 and X70 is 65 and 71 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements purely by checking specs. The photograph below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the P610 and X70.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon P610 to resolve more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more modern P610 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.