Nikon S220 vs Pentax P70

Following is a thorough review of the Nikon S220 vs Pentax P70, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. The resolution of the S220 (10MP) and the P70 (12MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S220 was launched at a similar time to the P70 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the S220 matches up against the P70 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S220 and Pentax Optio P70. The complete galleries are available at Nikon S220 Gallery and Pentax P70 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S220 offers outside dimensions of 90mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) whilst the Pentax P70 has dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the S220 versus the P70.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S220 and P70 is 97 and 95 respectively.

Typically, its hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading specs. The image underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S220 and P70.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Pentax P70 to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics far more aggressively.