Nikon S6400 vs Pentax P70

Let's look a little more closely at the Nikon S6400 versus Pentax P70, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Pentax. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the S6400 (16MP) and P70 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S6400 was released 3 years after the P70 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the S6400 scores vs the P70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S6400 & Pentax Optio P70. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S6400 Gallery & Pentax P70 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S6400 enjoys exterior dimensions of 95mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Pentax P70 has dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the S6400 against the P70.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S6400 and P70 is 94 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading through technical specs. The pic below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S6400 and P70.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon S6400 to resolve more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The younger S6400 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.