Nikon S3600 vs Pentax E70

Lets look closer at the Nikon S3600 vs Pentax E70, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Nikon and Pentax. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the S3600 (20MP) and E70 (10MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S3600 was unveiled 5 years after the E70 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a simple view of how the S3600 scores vs the E70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S3600 and Pentax Optio E70. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S3600 Gallery and Pentax E70 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon S3600 offers physical measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Pentax E70 has sizing of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the S3600 compared to the E70.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S3600 and E70 is 96 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out a spec sheet. The pic underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S3600 and E70.

As you can see, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon S3600 to produce extra detail having an extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The fresher S3600 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.