Nikon S4000 vs Pentax P70

The following is a complete analysis of the Nikon S4000 versus Pentax P70, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the S4000 (12MP) and the P70 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S4000 was unveiled 12 months after the P70 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the S4000 scores vs the P70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S4000 and Pentax Optio P70. The full galleries are provided at Nikon S4000 Gallery and Pentax P70 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon S4000 has physical dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Pentax P70 has specifications of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

See the Nikon S4000 versus Pentax P70 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the S4000 against the P70.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S4000 and P70 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specifications. The pic below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S4000 and P70.

To sum up, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP and you should expect comparable quality of files although you need to take the production date of the cameras into account. The newer S4000 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.