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Nikon S4300 vs Pentax E70

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix S4300 front
 
Pentax Optio E70 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Nikon S4300 vs Pentax E70 Key Specs

Nikon S4300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 139g - 96 x 59 x 21mm
  • Introduced February 2012
Pentax E70
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 175g - 94 x 61 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Nikon S4300 vs Pentax E70 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Nikon S4300 vs Pentax E70, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Nikon and Pentax. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the S4300 (16MP) and E70 (10MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S4300 was introduced 3 years after the E70 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the S4300 grades against the E70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S4300 over the Pentax E70

 S4300 E70 
LaunchedFebruary 2012January 2009Newer by 38 months
Screen dimensions3"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution460k112kCrisper screen (+348k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax E70 over the Nikon S4300

 E70 S4300 

Common features in the Nikon S4300 and Pentax E70

 S4300 E70 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Nikon S4300 vs Pentax E70 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon S4300 provides exterior measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Pentax E70 has measurements of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon S4300 vs Pentax E70 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the S4300 compared to the E70.

Nikon S4300 vs Pentax E70 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S4300 and E70 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S4300 vs Pentax E70 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S4300 vs Pentax E70 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by researching specs. The picture here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S4300 and E70.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Nikon S4300 to provide you with extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more recent S4300 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S4300 vs Pentax E70 sensor size comparison

Nikon S4300 vs Pentax E70 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S4300 vs Pentax E70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S4300 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax E70 as a Portrait photography camera
34
resolution is good (16MP)
has face detect focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
19
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S4300 Street photography highlights
Pentax E70 Street photography highlights
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers touch to focus
lighter than average in class (139g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S4300 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax E70 as a Sports photography camera
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (180 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S4300 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax E70 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than average in class (139g)
offers touch to focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
bad battery pack (180 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
50
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S4300
Landscape photography with Pentax E70
41
fairly wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery pack (180 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse recording
22
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.4")
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S4300 Vlogging highlights
Pentax E70 Vlogging highlights
34
fairly wide (26mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
lighter than average in class (139 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic jack
22
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone support
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Nikon S4300 vs Pentax E70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S4300 and Pentax E70
 Nikon Coolpix S4300Pentax Optio E70
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon Coolpix S4300 Pentax Optio E70
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-02-01 2009-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-156mm (6.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-6.5 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.4"
Resolution of display 460k dots 112k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 139 grams (0.31 lb) 175 grams (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 59 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 94 x 61 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 180 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 2 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $119 $140