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Nikon S1100pj vs Pentax P70

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33
Nikon Coolpix S1100pj front
 
Pentax Optio P70 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Nikon S1100pj vs Pentax P70 Key Specs

Nikon S1100pj
(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
Pentax P70
(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
Photography Glossary

Nikon S1100pj vs Pentax P70 Overview

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").

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The 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 
ReleasedAugust 2010March 2009Fresher by 18 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer 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 typeFixed 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).

Contrast the Nikon S1100pj and Pentax P70 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon S1100pj vs Pentax P70 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S1100pj and P70 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S1100pj vs Pentax P70 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon S1100pj vs Pentax P70 sensor size comparison

Nikon S1100pj vs Pentax P70 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S1100pj vs Pentax P70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S1100pj as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax P70 as a Portrait photography camera
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
27
you can focus manually
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S1100pj Street photography features
Pentax P70 Street photography features
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than others in class (180 grams)
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than average in class (155g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S1100pj Sports photography info
Pentax P70 Sports photography info
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S1100pj Travel photography factors
Pentax P70 Travel photography factors
61
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (180 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.9)
56
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (155 grams)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S1100pj
Landscape photography with Pentax P70
42
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
32
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S1100pj as a Vlogging camera
Pentax P70 as a Vlogging camera
29
relatively wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
heavier than others in class (180g)
25
relatively wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic port
heavier than average in class (155g)
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Nikon S1100pj vs Pentax P70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S1100pj and Pentax P70
 Nikon Coolpix S1100pjPentax 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