Nikon S2900 vs Pentax X70

Following is a complete review of the Nikon S2900 vs Pentax X70, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the S2900 (20MP) and X70 (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S2900 was manufactured 5 years after the X70 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon S2900 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the S2900 scores versus the X70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S2900 and Pentax X70. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S2900 Gallery and Pentax X70 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S2900 enjoys outside dimensions of 95mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Pentax X70 has dimensions of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") and a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the S2900 vs the X70.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S2900 and X70 is 96 and 71 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing a spec sheet. The image underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S2900 and X70.

As you can see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Nikon S2900 to provide you with extra detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The fresher S2900 should have an advantage in sensor technology.