Nikon S6000 vs Pentax E70

Below is a extended overview of the Nikon S6000 versus Pentax E70, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the S6000 (14MP) and E70 (10MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S6000 was released 14 months later than the E70 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the S6000 matches up vs the E70 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S6000 and Pentax Optio E70. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S6000 Gallery and Pentax E70 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon S6000 offers exterior measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Pentax E70 has sizing of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the S6000 and the E70.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S6000 and E70 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading through specs. The graphic here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S6000 and E70.

All in all, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Nikon S6000 to give greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent S6000 will have an advantage in sensor technology.