Nikon S4000 vs Pentax P70
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95 Imaging
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Nikon S4000 vs Pentax P70 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Nikon S4000 vs Pentax P70 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Nikon S4000 over the Pentax P70
S4000 | P70 | |||
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Launched | February 2010 | March 2009 | Newer by 12 months | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax P70 over the Nikon S4000
P70 | S4000 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial precise focus |
Common features in the Nikon S4000 and Pentax P70
S4000 | P70 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | 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.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.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon S4000 vs Pentax P70 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S4000 | Pentax Optio P70 | |
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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 |