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Nikon S4000 vs Pentax P70

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Nikon Coolpix S4000 front
 
Pentax Optio P70 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Nikon S4000 vs Pentax P70 Key Specs

Nikon S4000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 131g - 95 x 57 x 20mm
  • Introduced 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
  • Launched March 2009
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Nikon S4000 vs Pentax P70 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S4000 over the Pentax P70

 S4000 P70 
LaunchedFebruary 2010March 2009Newer by 12 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax P70 over the Nikon S4000

 P70 S4000 
Manually focus Dial precise focus

Common features in the Nikon S4000 and Pentax P70

 S4000 P70 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Nikon S4000 vs Pentax P70 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon S4000 vs Pentax P70 size comparison

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

Nikon S4000 vs Pentax P70 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S4000 vs Pentax P70 Sensor Comparison

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.

Nikon S4000 vs Pentax P70 sensor size comparison

Nikon S4000 vs Pentax P70 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S4000 vs Pentax P70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S4000 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax P70 as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
27
has manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S4000 Street photography advice
Pentax P70 Street photography advice
48
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competition (155 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S4000 Sports photography features
Pentax P70 Sports photography features
17
max frames per second low (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S4000 Travel photography factors
Pentax P70 Travel photography factors
58
has built in flash
quite wide (27mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
56
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (155g)
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S4000 Landscape photography info
Pentax P70 Landscape photography info
32
quite wide (27mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
32
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S4000 Vlogging highlights
Pentax P70 Vlogging highlights
28
quite wide (27mm)
built-in touchscreen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
25
relatively wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than competition (155g)
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Nikon S4000 vs Pentax P70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S4000 and Pentax P70
 Nikon Coolpix S4000Pentax Optio P70
General Information
Brand Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon Coolpix S4000 Pentax Optio P70
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-02-03 2009-03-02
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-108mm (4.0x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing distance 8cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 131 grams (0.29 lb) 155 grams (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9")
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 ID EN-EL10 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $200 $200