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Nikon P7100 vs Pentax E90

Portability
82
Imaging
35
Features
55
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix P7100 front
 
Pentax Optio E90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Nikon P7100 vs Pentax E90 Key Specs

Nikon P7100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • 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
  • Announced February 2012
  • Earlier Model is Nikon P7000
  • Replacement is Nikon P7700
Pentax E90
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-95mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Nikon P7100 vs Pentax E90 Overview

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Nikon P7100 and Pentax E90, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the P7100 (10MP) and the E90 (10MP) is relatively well matched but the P7100 (1/1.7") and E90 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The P7100 was launched 2 years later than the E90 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the P7100 matches up against the E90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P7100 over the Pentax E90

 P7100 E90 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012January 2010Fresher by 26 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Nikon P7100

 E90 P7100 

Common features in the Nikon P7100 and Pentax E90

 P7100 E90 
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Nikon P7100 vs Pentax E90 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon P7100 provides exterior measurements of 116mm x 77mm x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9") and a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs) whilst the Pentax E90 has sizing of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the P7100 versus the E90.

Nikon P7100 vs Pentax E90 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P7100 and E90 is 82 and 94 respectively.

Nikon P7100 vs Pentax E90 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P7100 vs Pentax E90 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading through technical specs. The visual underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the P7100 and E90.

As you can tell, each of these cameras offer the same exact megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizing. The P7100 comes with the bigger sensor which should make obtaining shallow DOF simpler. The younger P7100 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Nikon P7100 vs Pentax E90 sensor size comparison

Nikon P7100 vs Pentax E90 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P7100 vs Pentax E90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P7100 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax E90 as a Portrait photography camera
45
focusing manually
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW files
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon P7100
Street photography with Pentax E90
64
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
more heavy than average in class (395 grams)
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P7100 Sports photography information
Pentax E90 Sports photography information
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery life (350 per charge)
low frames per second (1.3 frames/s)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P7100 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax E90 as a Travel photography camera
56
better than average battery life (350 CIPA)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
more heavy than average in class (395 grams)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
50
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P7100 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax E90 Landscape photography highlights
52
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (350 per charge)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
22
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P7100 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax E90 as a Vlogging camera
29
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
comes with microphone support
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
more heavy than average in class (395g)
22
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone port
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Nikon P7100 vs Pentax E90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P7100 and Pentax E90
 Nikon Coolpix P7100Pentax Optio E90
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon Coolpix P7100 Pentax Optio E90
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-02-20 2010-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 Prime
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 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 99 3
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-200mm (7.1x) 32-95mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 6cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech 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 1.3 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 395g (0.87 lb) 145g (0.32 lb)
Dimensions 116 x 77 x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9") 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots -
Type of battery 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 Single Single
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