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Nikon S620 vs Pentax E70

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Nikon Coolpix S620 front
 
Pentax Optio E70 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
11
Overall
23

Nikon S620 vs Pentax E70 Key Specs

Nikon S620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
  • 120g - 90 x 53 x 23mm
  • Released February 2009
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 S620 vs Pentax E70 Overview

Here is a detailed overview of the Nikon S620 versus Pentax E70, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the S620 (12MP) and the E70 (10MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S620 was launched at a similar time to the E70 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the S620 grades against the E70 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Pentax E70

 S620 E70 
Screen dimensions2.7"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution230k112kSharper screen (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax E70 over the Nikon S620

 E70 S620 

Common features in the Nikon S620 and Pentax E70

 S620 E70 
LaunchedFebruary 2009January 2009Similar age
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Nikon S620 vs Pentax E70 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon S620 has got outer measurements of 90mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Pentax E70 has proportions of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the S620 against the E70.

Nikon S620 vs Pentax E70 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S620 and E70 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S620 vs Pentax E70 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S620 vs Pentax E70 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reviewing technical specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S620 and E70.

As you have seen, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Nikon S620 to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs more aggressively.

Nikon S620 vs Pentax E70 sensor size comparison

Nikon S620 vs Pentax E70 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S620 vs Pentax E70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S620 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax E70 as a Portrait photography camera
20
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
19
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S620 as a Street photography camera
Pentax E70 as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (120g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
46
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S620 Sports photography highlights
Pentax E70 Sports photography highlights
25
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
16
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S620 Travel photography factors
Pentax E70 Travel photography factors
62
lighter than competitors in class (120g)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
50
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S620 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax E70 as a Landscape photography camera
32
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
22
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.4 inches)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S620 Vlogging highlights
Pentax E70 Vlogging highlights
31
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (120g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
22
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic port
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Nikon S620 vs Pentax E70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S620 and Pentax E70
 Nikon Coolpix S620Pentax Optio E70
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon Coolpix S620 Pentax Optio E70
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-02-03 2009-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.4 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 112k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 120 grams (0.26 lb) 175 grams (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 90 x 53 x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") 94 x 61 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-EL12 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $37 $140