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Nikon P90 vs Pentax X70

Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35
Nikon Coolpix P90 front
 
Pentax X70 front
Portability
71
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34

Nikon P90 vs Pentax X70 Key Specs

Nikon P90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 400g - 114 x 99 x 83mm
  • Released February 2009
  • Replaced the Nikon P80
Pentax X70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 410g - 110 x 83 x 90mm
  • Introduced March 2009
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Nikon P90 vs Pentax X70 Overview

The following is a detailed overview of the Nikon P90 and Pentax X70, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Nikon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the P90 (12MP) and the X70 (12MP) is very comparable and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The P90 was unveiled within a month of the X70 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the P90 scores against the X70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P90 over the Pentax X70

 P90 X70 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the Nikon P90

 X70 P90 

Common features in the Nikon P90 and Pentax X70

 P90 X70 
IntroducedFebruary 2009March 2009Same generation
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Nikon P90 vs Pentax X70 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon P90 has outside dimensions of 114mm x 99mm x 83mm (4.5" x 3.9" x 3.3") having a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Pentax X70 has measurements of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the P90 compared to the X70.

Nikon P90 vs Pentax X70 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P90 and X70 is 70 and 71 respectively.

Nikon P90 vs Pentax X70 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P90 vs Pentax X70 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions just by checking out specifications. The image below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the P90 and X70.

Plainly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you will need to factor the production date of the cameras into account.

Nikon P90 vs Pentax X70 sensor size comparison

Nikon P90 vs Pentax X70 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P90 vs Pentax X70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P90 Portrait photography features
Pentax X70 Portrait photography features
29
manual focus
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
29
focusing manually
can't use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon P90 Street photography factors
Pentax X70 Street photography factors
55
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
46
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P90 Sports photography highlights
Pentax X70 Sports photography highlights
37
great zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
50
excellent zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
comes with phase detect auto focus
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P90 Travel photography details
Pentax X70 Travel photography details
55
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
long zoom (624mm)
low MP (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
52
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
very long zoom (624mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P90 Landscape photography factors
Pentax X70 Landscape photography factors
43
manual focus
pretty wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
36
focusing manually
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P90 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax X70 as a Vlogging camera
24
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic jack
24
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
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Nikon P90 vs Pentax X70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P90 and Pentax X70
 Nikon Coolpix P90Pentax X70
General Information
Make Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon Coolpix P90 Pentax X70
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-02-03 2009-03-02
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 50
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-624mm (24.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 9.10 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 400 grams (0.88 pounds) 410 grams (0.90 pounds)
Dimensions 114 x 99 x 83mm (4.5" x 3.9" x 3.3") 110 x 83 x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model EN-EL5 D-LI92
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $700 $200