Nikon P7700 vs Pentax E70

Below, we will be analyzing the Nikon P7700 versus Pentax E70, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Nikon and Pentax. The image resolution of the P7700 (12MP) and the E70 (10MP) is relatively close but the P7700 (1/1.7") and E70 (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

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The P7700 was released 4 years after the E70 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the P7700 grades against the E70 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P7700 & Pentax Optio E70. The complete galleries are available at Nikon P7700 Gallery & Pentax E70 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon P7700 comes with exterior measurements of 119mm x 73mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Pentax E70 has measurements of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the P7700 and the E70.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the P7700 and E70 is 82 and 94 respectively.

Generally, its tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions merely by researching specs. The image here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the P7700 and E70.

All in all, both the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The P7700 because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Nikon P7700 will provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent P7700 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.