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Nikon P7000 vs Pentax E70

Portability
85
Imaging
34
Features
51
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix P7000 front
 
Pentax Optio E70 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
11
Overall
23

Nikon P7000 vs Pentax E70 Key Specs

Nikon P7000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 310g - 114 x 77 x 45mm
  • Revealed November 2010
  • Renewed by Nikon P7100
Pentax E70
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 175g - 94 x 61 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Nikon P7000 vs Pentax E70 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Nikon P7000 vs Pentax E70, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Nikon and Pentax. The resolution of the P7000 (10MP) and the E70 (10MP) is pretty comparable but the P7000 (1/1.7") and E70 (1/2.3") provide different sensor size.

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The P7000 was brought out 23 months later than the E70 which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the P7000 matches up against the E70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P7000 over the Pentax E70

 P7000 E70 
AnnouncedNovember 2010January 2009More recent by 23 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen size3"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution921k112kSharper screen (+809k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax E70 over the Nikon P7000

 E70 P7000 

Common features in the Nikon P7000 and Pentax E70

 P7000 E70 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Nikon P7000 vs Pentax E70 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon P7000 provides exterior measurements of 114mm x 77mm x 45mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) while the Pentax E70 has measurements 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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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the P7000 vs the E70.

Nikon P7000 vs Pentax E70 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the P7000 and E70 is 85 and 94 respectively.

Nikon P7000 vs Pentax E70 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P7000 vs Pentax E70 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements just by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the P7000 and E70.

As you can see, both of the cameras come with the identical MP albeit different sensor measurements. The P7000 provides the bigger sensor which will make obtaining shallower depth of field less difficult. The more recent P7000 should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Nikon P7000 vs Pentax E70 sensor size comparison

Nikon P7000 vs Pentax E70 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P7000 vs Pentax E70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P7000 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax E70 as a Portrait photography camera
44
focusing manually
has face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
19
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon P7000 Street photography details
Pentax E70 Street photography details
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
heavier than average in class (310g)
46
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P7000 Sports photography advice
Pentax E70 Sports photography advice
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
great battery pack (350 CIPA)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon P7000
Travel photography with Pentax E70
57
great battery pack (350 CIPA)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
heavier than average in class (310g)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
50
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon P7000
Landscape photography with Pentax E70
52
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (350 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
22
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.4 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P7000 Vlogging information
Pentax E70 Vlogging information
30
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
includes mic jack
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
heavier than average in class (310g)
22
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic jack
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Nikon P7000 vs Pentax E70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P7000 and Pentax E70
 Nikon Coolpix P7000Pentax Optio E70
General Information
Company Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon Coolpix P7000 Pentax Optio E70
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-11-23 2009-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 99 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-200mm (7.1x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 10cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.4 inches
Screen resolution 921 thousand dot 112 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT LCD monitor with anti- reflection coating and 5-level brightness adjustment -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 80% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.50 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto with red-eye reduction, Fill flash, Manual, Slow sync, Rear curtain flash -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD Lite, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 310 grams (0.68 lbs) 175 grams (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 114 x 77 x 45mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 1.8") 94 x 61 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 39 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 19.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 147 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 second delay) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $354 $140