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Nikon P950 vs Pentax X70

Portability
52
Imaging
43
Features
70
Overall
53
Nikon Coolpix P950 front
 
Pentax X70 front
Portability
71
Imaging
34
Features
34
Overall
34

Nikon P950 vs Pentax X70 Key Specs

Nikon P950
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-2000mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 1005g - 140 x 110 x 150mm
  • Released January 2020
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
  • Released March 2009
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Nikon P950 vs Pentax X70 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Nikon P950 vs Pentax X70, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Nikon and Pentax. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the P950 (16MP) and X70 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The P950 was released 11 years later than the X70 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the P950 grades against the X70 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P950 over the Pentax X70

 P950 X70 
ReleasedJanuary 2020March 2009Fresher by 133 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the Nikon P950

 X70 P950 

Common features in the Nikon P950 and Pentax X70

 P950 X70 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Nikon P950 vs Pentax X70 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P950 has outside dimensions of 140mm x 110mm x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") having a weight of 1005 grams (2.22 lbs) while the Pentax X70 has dimensions of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") and a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the P950 versus the X70.

Nikon P950 vs Pentax X70 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the P950 and X70 is 52 and 71 respectively.

Nikon P950 vs Pentax X70 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P950 vs Pentax X70 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing just by looking through specifications. The photograph below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the P950 and X70.

To sum up, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Nikon P950 to render greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more modern P950 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon P950 vs Pentax X70 sensor size comparison

Nikon P950 vs Pentax X70 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P950 vs Pentax X70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P950 Portrait photography features
Pentax X70 Portrait photography features
57
focusing manually
decent MP (16MP)
provides face detect focus
saves RAW formats
small sensor size (1/2.3")
28
manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon P950
Street photography with Pentax X70
53
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than others (1,005g)
46
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P950 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax X70 as a Sports photography camera
54
incredible zoom range (24-2000mm 83.3 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
provides tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
50
amazing zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect AF
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon P950
Travel photography with Pentax X70
59
connects via bluetooth
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (2000mm)
heavier than others (1,005 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
52
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
long zoom (624mm)
missing Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P950 Landscape photography details
Pentax X70 Landscape photography details
55
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3.2")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
35
manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P950 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax X70 as a Vlogging camera
59
pretty wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has mic jack
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than others (1,005g)
24
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic support
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Nikon P950 vs Pentax X70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P950 and Pentax X70
 Nikon Coolpix P950Pentax X70
General Information
Make Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon Coolpix P950 Pentax X70
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2020-01-07 2009-03-02
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing 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
Min native ISO 100 50
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-2000mm (83.3x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 90 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 300 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 11.50 m (at Auto ISO) 9.10 m
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB EN-EL20a lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1005 grams (2.22 pounds) 410 grams (0.90 pounds)
Physical dimensions 140 x 110 x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") 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 life 290 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $797 $200