Nikon S33 vs Pentax E70

On this page, we will be analyzing the Nikon S33 vs Pentax E70, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Nikon and Pentax. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the S33 (13MP) and E70 (10MP) and the S33 (1/3.1") and E70 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The S33 was announced 6 years later than the E70 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the S33 grades versus the E70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S33 & Pentax Optio E70. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S33 Gallery & Pentax E70 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S33 has got outer measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Pentax E70 has dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the S33 against the E70.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the S33 and E70 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing purely by researching technical specs. The graphic here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S33 and E70.

As you have seen, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S33 with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Nikon S33 will result in greater detail with its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures more aggressively. The fresher S33 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.