Nikon S1100pj vs Pentax P70
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Nikon S1100pj vs Pentax P70 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
- 180g - 101 x 68 x 24mm
- Announced August 2010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-110mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 155g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
- Released March 2009
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On this page, we will be comparing the Nikon S1100pj and Pentax P70, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Pentax. The image resolution of the S1100pj (14MP) and the P70 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe S1100pj was announced 18 months later than the P70 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the S1100pj grades against the P70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Nikon S1100pj over the Pentax P70
| S1100pj | P70 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | August 2010 |  | March 2009 | Fresher by 18 months |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax P70 over the Nikon S1100pj
| P70 | S1100pj | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very exact focus |
Common features in the Nikon S1100pj and Pentax P70
| S1100pj | P70 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen |
Nikon S1100pj vs Pentax P70 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry your camera, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S1100pj enjoys outside measurements of 101mm x 68mm x 24mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 0.9") along with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Pentax P70 has dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the S1100pj compared to the P70.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S1100pj and P70 is 93 and 95 respectively.
Nikon S1100pj vs Pentax P70 Sensor Comparison
Often, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing simply by checking specs. The graphic here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S1100pj and P70.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Nikon S1100pj to give greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent S1100pj will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
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Nikon S1100pj vs Pentax P70 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S1100pj | Pentax Optio P70 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Nikon | Pentax |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix S1100pj | Pentax Optio P70 |
| Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Announced | 2010-08-17 | 2009-03-02 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Expeed C2 | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
| Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 64 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-110mm (3.9x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.9-5.8 | f/2.8-5.0 |
| Macro focus range | 3cm | 10cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Resolution of display | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/1000 seconds |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.50 m | 4.60 m |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30,15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 | 180g (0.40 lb) | 155g (0.34 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 101 x 68 x 24mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 0.9") | 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") |
| 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-EL12 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Retail cost | $399 | $200 |