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Nikon S3000 vs Pentax P70

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix S3000 front
 
Pentax Optio P70 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Nikon S3000 vs Pentax P70 Key Specs

Nikon S3000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 116g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Revealed February 2010
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 S3000 vs Pentax P70 Overview

Following is a complete assessment of the Nikon S3000 versus Pentax P70, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the S3000 (12MP) and the P70 (12MP) is very close and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S3000 was announced 12 months after the P70 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a short summary of how the S3000 scores against the P70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3000 over the Pentax P70

 S3000 P70 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010March 2009More modern by 12 months

Reasons to pick Pentax P70 over the Nikon S3000

 P70 S3000 
Focus manually Dial precise focus

Common features in the Nikon S3000 and Pentax P70

 S3000 P70 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Nikon S3000 vs Pentax P70 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon S3000 comes with physical dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Pentax P70 has measurements 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the S3000 against the P70.

Nikon S3000 vs Pentax P70 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S3000 and P70 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S3000 vs Pentax P70 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3000 vs Pentax P70 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing technical specs. The pic underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S3000 and P70.

As you have seen, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs but you have to consider the age of the cameras into account. The more recent S3000 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon S3000 vs Pentax P70 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3000 vs Pentax P70 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3000 vs Pentax P70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S3000
Portrait photography with Pentax P70
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
27
manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S3000
Street photography with Pentax P70
48
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than others in class (155 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3000 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax P70 as a Sports photography camera
17
max frames per second low (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3000 Travel photography highlights
Pentax P70 Travel photography highlights
58
flash built-in
quite wide (27mm)
no Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
56
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (155 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S3000
Landscape photography with Pentax P70
28
quite wide (27mm)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
32
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3000 Vlogging advice
Pentax P70 Vlogging advice
26
quite wide (27mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic support
25
pretty wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than others in class (155g)
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Nikon S3000 vs Pentax P70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3000 and Pentax P70
 Nikon Coolpix S3000Pentax Optio P70
General Information
Brand Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon Coolpix S3000 Pentax Optio P70
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-02-03 2009-03-02
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 -
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 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-108mm (4.0x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus distance 8cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 116 grams (0.26 pounds) 155 grams (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 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-EL10 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $150 $200