Nikon P7100 vs Pentax E70
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Nikon P7100 vs Pentax E70 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 395g - 116 x 77 x 48mm
- Revealed February 2012
- Earlier Model is Nikon P7000
- Renewed by Nikon P7700
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.4" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 175g - 94 x 61 x 26mm
- Revealed January 2009

Nikon P7100 vs Pentax E70 Overview
Lets examine more closely at the Nikon P7100 and Pentax E70, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. The image resolution of the P7100 (10MP) and the E70 (10MP) is very similar but the P7100 (1/1.7") and E70 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.

The P7100 was introduced 3 years after the E70 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the P7100 matches up versus the E70 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Nikon P7100 vs Pentax E70 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P7100 & Pentax Optio E70. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon P7100 Gallery & Pentax E70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P7100 over the Pentax E70
P7100 | E70 | |||
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Revealed | February 2012 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 39 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.4" | Larger display (+0.6") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 112k | Crisper display (+809k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax E70 over the Nikon P7100
E70 | P7100 |
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Common features in the Nikon P7100 and Pentax E70
P7100 | E70 | |||
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Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither has Touch display |
Nikon P7100 vs Pentax E70 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon P7100 has external measurements of 116mm x 77mm x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9") along with a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs) whilst the Pentax E70 has specifications of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).
Examine the Nikon P7100 and Pentax E70 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the P7100 against the E70.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the P7100 and E70 is 82 and 94 respectively.

Nikon P7100 vs Pentax E70 Sensor Comparison
Often, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions only by going over technical specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the P7100 and E70.
As you can tell, the two cameras posses the exact same MP but different sensor dimensions. The P7100 features the larger sensor which should make getting bokeh less difficult. The younger P7100 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Nikon P7100 vs Pentax E70 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon P7100 vs Pentax E70 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P7100 | Pentax Optio E70 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Pentax |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix P7100 | Pentax Optio E70 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2012-02-20 | 2009-01-05 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Expeed C2 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 99 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-200mm (7.1x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 2cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 2.4" |
Resolution of display | 921k dot | 112k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD monitor with anti- reflection coating and 5-level brightness adjustment | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 80 percent | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.3 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 9.00 m | 3.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, Auto with red-eye reduction, Fill flash, Manual, Slow sync, Rear curtain flash | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 395g (0.87 lb) | 175g (0.39 lb) |
Dimensions | 116 x 77 x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9") | 94 x 61 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 41 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 19.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.7 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 165 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 photos | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 second delay) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail price | $750 | $140 |