Nikon S100 vs Pentax E70

Below is a detailed assessment of the Nikon S100 versus Pentax E70, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Nikon and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the S100 (16MP) and E70 (10MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S100 was released 2 years later than the E70 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summation of how the S100 matches up against the E70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S100 & Pentax Optio E70. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon S100 Gallery & Pentax E70 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon S100 comes with external measurements of 99mm x 65mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Pentax E70 has specifications of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the S100 and the E70.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S100 and E70 is 94 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements merely by going through technical specs. The graphic below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S100 and E70.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Nikon S100 to produce more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more modern S100 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.