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Nikon P7100 vs Pentax E70

Portability
82
Imaging
35
Features
55
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix P7100 front
 
Pentax Optio E70 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Nikon P7100 vs Pentax E70 Key Specs

Nikon P7100
(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
Pentax E70
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P7100 over the Pentax E70

 P7100 E70 
RevealedFebruary 2012January 2009Newer by 39 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.4"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution921k112kCrisper display (+809k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax E70 over the Nikon P7100

 E70 P7100 

Common features in the Nikon P7100 and Pentax E70

 P7100 E70 
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).

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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.

Nikon P7100 vs Pentax E70 size comparison

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

Nikon P7100 vs Pentax E70 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon P7100 vs Pentax E70 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P7100 vs Pentax E70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P7100 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax E70 as a Portrait photography camera
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manual focus
comes with face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
19
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon P7100 as a Street photography camera
Pentax E70 as a Street photography camera
64
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
very small sensor (1/1.7")
more heavy than others in class (395g)
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P7100 Sports photography highlights
Pentax E70 Sports photography highlights
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
great battery pack (350 per charge)
max fps low (1.3 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect AF
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P7100 Travel photography highlights
Pentax E70 Travel photography highlights
56
great battery pack (350 per charge)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
more heavy than others in class (395g)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
50
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P7100 Landscape photography information
Pentax E70 Landscape photography information
52
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (350 shots)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
22
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.4 inch)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P7100 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax E70 as a Vlogging camera
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reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
has microphone support
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
more heavy than others in class (395 grams)
22
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone port
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Nikon P7100 vs Pentax E70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P7100 and Pentax E70
 Nikon Coolpix P7100Pentax Optio E70
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