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Nikon P900 vs Pentax X70

Portability
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Imaging
41
Features
63
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix P900 front
 
Pentax X70 front
Portability
71
Imaging
35
Features
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Overall
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Nikon P900 vs Pentax X70 Key Specs

Nikon P900
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-2000mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 899g - 140 x 103 x 137mm
  • Launched March 2015
  • Newer Model is Nikon P1000
Pentax X70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 410g - 110 x 83 x 90mm
  • Revealed March 2009
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Nikon P900 vs Pentax X70 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Nikon P900 versus Pentax X70, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Nikon and Pentax. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the P900 (16MP) and X70 (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The P900 was brought out 6 years later than the X70 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the P900 grades against the X70 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P900 over the Pentax X70

 P900 X70 
RevealedMarch 2015March 2009More recent by 74 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the Nikon P900

 X70 P900 

Common features in the Nikon P900 and Pentax X70

 P900 X70 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Nikon P900 vs Pentax X70 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon P900 enjoys external dimensions of 140mm x 103mm x 137mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 5.4") having a weight of 899 grams (1.98 lbs) whilst the Pentax X70 has specifications of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") and a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon P900 versus Pentax X70 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the P900 and the X70.

Nikon P900 vs Pentax X70 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the P900 and X70 is 52 and 71 respectively.

Nikon P900 vs Pentax X70 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P900 vs Pentax X70 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements just by reviewing specifications. The visual below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the P900 and X70.

To sum up, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Nikon P900 to offer you extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more modern P900 should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Nikon P900 vs Pentax X70 sensor size comparison

Nikon P900 vs Pentax X70 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P900 vs Pentax X70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P900 Portrait photography advice
Pentax X70 Portrait photography advice
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focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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manual focus
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon P900 as a Street photography camera
Pentax X70 as a Street photography camera
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screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than average (899 grams)
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P900 Sports photography features
Pentax X70 Sports photography features
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long zoom range (24-2000mm 83.3 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery life (360 per charge)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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incredible zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P900 Travel photography highlights
Pentax X70 Travel photography highlights
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great battery life (360 shots)
supports bluetooth
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (2000mm)
more heavy than average (899 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
long reach (624mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P900 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax X70 as a Landscape photography camera
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focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
great battery life (360 per charge)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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manual focus
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P900 Vlogging advice
Pentax X70 Vlogging advice
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pretty wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than average (899g)
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relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
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Nikon P900 vs Pentax X70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P900 and Pentax X70
 Nikon Coolpix P900Pentax X70
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon Coolpix P900 Pentax X70
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2015-03-02 2009-03-02
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 50
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-2000mm (83.3x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 921k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 7.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 11.50 m (at Auto ISO) 9.10 m
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p) 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Yes None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 899 grams (1.98 pounds) 410 grams (0.90 pounds)
Dimensions 140 x 103 x 137mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 5.4") 110 x 83 x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 360 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL23 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $600 $200