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Nikon P610 vs Pentax XG-1

Portability
65
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix P610 front
 
Pentax XG-1 front
Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
37
Overall
38

Nikon P610 vs Pentax XG-1 Key Specs

Nikon P610
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
  • 565g - 125 x 85 x 107mm
  • Launched February 2015
  • Earlier Model is Nikon P600
Pentax XG-1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1248mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 567g - 119 x 89 x 98mm
  • Launched July 2014
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Nikon P610 vs Pentax XG-1 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Nikon P610 versus Pentax XG-1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Nikon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the P610 (16MP) and the XG-1 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The P610 was launched 7 months later than the XG-1 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the P610 scores vs the XG-1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P610 over the Pentax XG-1

 P610 XG-1 
LaunchedFebruary 2015July 2014More recent by 7 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Pentax XG-1 over the Nikon P610

 XG-1 P610 

Common features in the Nikon P610 and Pentax XG-1

 P610 XG-1 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Nikon P610 vs Pentax XG-1 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Nikon P610 offers physical dimensions of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") accompanied by a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) and the Pentax XG-1 has specifications of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") along with a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the P610 and the XG-1.

Nikon P610 vs Pentax XG-1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P610 and XG-1 is 65 and 66 respectively.

Nikon P610 vs Pentax XG-1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P610 vs Pentax XG-1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements purely by looking at specs. The photograph below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the P610 and XG-1.

All in all, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution and you should expect similar quality of photos though you really should factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more modern P610 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon P610 vs Pentax XG-1 sensor size comparison

Nikon P610 vs Pentax XG-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P610 vs Pentax XG-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P610 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax XG-1 Portrait photography highlights
44
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
40
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon P610 as a Street photography camera
Pentax XG-1 as a Street photography camera
50
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (565g)
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than others (567 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P610 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax XG-1 as a Sports photography camera
53
great zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
45
excellent zoom range (24-1248mm 52.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (240 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P610 Travel photography highlights
Pentax XG-1 Travel photography highlights
62
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (1440mm)
more heavy than competitors in class (565g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
52
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (1248mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low battery (240 CIPA)
heavier than others (567 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P610 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax XG-1 as a Landscape photography camera
50
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
45
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low battery (240 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P610 Vlogging factors
Pentax XG-1 Vlogging factors
59
pretty wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (565 grams)
25
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than others (567g)
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Nikon P610 vs Pentax XG-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P610 and Pentax XG-1
 Nikon Coolpix P610Pentax XG-1
General Information
Brand Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon Coolpix P610 Pentax XG-1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2015-02-10 2014-07-15
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1440mm (60.0x) 24-1248mm (52.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.5 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 921k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200k dots
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames per sec 9.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.50 m 6.00 m
Flash settings TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes Force Off, Flash Auto, Force Flash, Slow Sync., Slow Sync. + Red-Eye, Red-Eye Reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30/25p, 60/50i) 1280 x 720 (60/50/30/25/15/12.5p) 960 x 540 (30/25p) 640 x 480 (120/100/30/25p) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 565 grams (1.25 lbs) 567 grams (1.25 lbs)
Physical dimensions 125 x 85 x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") 119 x 89 x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9")
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 330 pictures 240 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL23 LB-060
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $430 $599