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Nikon S30 vs Pentax E70

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27
Nikon Coolpix S30 front
 
Pentax Optio E70 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Nikon S30 vs Pentax E70 Key Specs

Nikon S30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 29-87mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 102 x 65 x 40mm
  • Revealed February 2012
Pentax E70
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 175g - 94 x 61 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Nikon S30 vs Pentax E70 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Nikon S30 versus Pentax E70, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Nikon and Pentax. The image resolution of the S30 (10MP) and the E70 (10MP) is relatively comparable but the S30 (1/3") and E70 (1/2.3") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The S30 was introduced 3 years later than the E70 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the S30 scores versus the E70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S30 over the Pentax E70

 S30 E70 
IntroducedFebruary 2012January 2009Fresher by 38 months
Screen sizing2.7"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution230k112kSharper screen (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax E70 over the Nikon S30

 E70 S30 

Common features in the Nikon S30 and Pentax E70

 S30 E70 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Nikon S30 vs Pentax E70 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon S30 enjoys external measurements of 102mm x 65mm x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Pentax E70 has specifications of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

See the Nikon S30 versus Pentax E70 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the S30 versus the E70.

Nikon S30 vs Pentax E70 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S30 and E70 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S30 vs Pentax E70 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S30 vs Pentax E70 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing merely by going through technical specs. The photograph here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S30 and E70.

As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels albeit different sensor sizing. The S30 offers the smaller sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower DOF more difficult. The newer S30 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S30 vs Pentax E70 sensor size comparison

Nikon S30 vs Pentax E70 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S30 vs Pentax E70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S30
Portrait photography with Pentax E70
25
provides face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/3")
doesn't have RAW format
19
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S30 Street photography advice
Pentax E70 Street photography advice
51
weather proofing
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competition (214g)
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S30 Sports photography features
Pentax E70 Sports photography features
29
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
weather proofing
slow fps (1.5 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S30 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax E70 as a Travel photography camera
52
weather proofing
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (214g)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
50
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S30 Landscape photography factors
Pentax E70 Landscape photography factors
26
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
22
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.4 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S30 Vlogging features
Pentax E70 Vlogging features
23
provides face detection focus
wide angle not good (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than competition (214g)
22
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic jack
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Nikon S30 vs Pentax E70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S30 and Pentax E70
 Nikon Coolpix S30Pentax Optio E70
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon Coolpix S30 Pentax Optio E70
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-02-01 2009-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 4.8 x 3.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 17.3mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 29-87mm (3.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 7.5 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.4"
Display resolution 230k dot 112k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT-LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.5fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 214 gr (0.47 lbs) 175 gr (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 65 x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") 94 x 61 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 photographs -
Style of battery AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA 2 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
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