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Nikon S1200pj vs Pentax P70

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32
Nikon Coolpix S1200pj front
 
Pentax Optio P70 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Nikon S1200pj vs Pentax P70 Key Specs

Nikon S1200pj
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 186g - 107 x 64 x 23mm
  • Announced August 2011
Pentax P70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-110mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 155g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Announced March 2009
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Nikon S1200pj vs Pentax P70 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Nikon S1200pj versus Pentax P70, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the S1200pj (14MP) and the P70 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S1200pj was announced 2 years after the P70 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a short highlight of how the S1200pj matches up versus the P70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S1200pj over the Pentax P70

 S1200pj P70 
AnnouncedAugust 2011March 2009Newer by 31 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax P70 over the Nikon S1200pj

 P70 S1200pj 
Focus manually Very precise focus

Common features in the Nikon S1200pj and Pentax P70

 S1200pj P70 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Nikon S1200pj vs Pentax P70 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S1200pj offers exterior dimensions of 107mm x 64mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 186 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Pentax P70 has dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the S1200pj vs the P70.

Nikon S1200pj vs Pentax P70 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S1200pj and P70 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S1200pj vs Pentax P70 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S1200pj vs Pentax P70 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specifications. The image underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S1200pj and P70.

To sum up, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon S1200pj to deliver greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images more aggressively. The younger S1200pj should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon S1200pj vs Pentax P70 sensor size comparison

Nikon S1200pj vs Pentax P70 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S1200pj vs Pentax P70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S1200pj
Portrait photography with Pentax P70
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S1200pj Street photography factors
Pentax P70 Street photography factors
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competition (186g)
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competition (155 grams)
Photography Glossary

Sports Comparison

Nikon S1200pj as a Sports photography camera
Pentax P70 as a Sports photography camera
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
slow fps (0.8 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S1200pj Travel photography information
Pentax P70 Travel photography information
61
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (186g)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
56
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (155g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S1200pj Landscape photography features
Pentax P70 Landscape photography features
42
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
32
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S1200pj Vlogging advice
Pentax P70 Vlogging advice
29
rather wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (186g)
25
pretty wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (155g)
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Nikon S1200pj vs Pentax P70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S1200pj and Pentax P70
 Nikon Coolpix S1200pjPentax Optio P70
General Information
Company Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon Coolpix S1200pj Pentax Optio P70
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2011-08-24 2009-03-02
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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 -
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.8 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus range 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 0.8fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.60 m
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 186g (0.41 lb) 155g (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 107 x 64 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 0.9") 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $499 $200