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Nikon S70 vs Pentax Efina

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
Nikon Coolpix S70 front
 
Pentax Efina front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33

Nikon S70 vs Pentax Efina Key Specs

Nikon S70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 160g - 97 x 61 x 20mm
  • Introduced August 2009
Pentax Efina
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 91g - 87 x 54 x 21mm
  • Launched June 2013
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Nikon S70 vs Pentax Efina Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Nikon S70 and Pentax Efina, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Pentax. The image resolution of the S70 (12MP) and the Efina (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S70 was released 4 years earlier than the Efina and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the S70 grades versus the Efina for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S70 over the Pentax Efina

 S70 Efina 
Screen dimensions3.5"2.5"Bigger screen (+1")
Screen resolution288k230kCrisper screen (+58k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Nikon S70

 Efina S70 
LaunchedJune 2013August 2009Fresher by 46 months

Common features in the Nikon S70 and Pentax Efina

 S70 Efina 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Nikon S70 vs Pentax Efina Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S70 comes with exterior dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Pentax Efina has dimensions of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the S70 versus the Efina.

Nikon S70 vs Pentax Efina size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S70 and Efina is 95 and 97 respectively.

Nikon S70 vs Pentax Efina top view buttons comparison

Nikon S70 vs Pentax Efina Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing technical specs. The graphic underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S70 and Efina.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Pentax Efina to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older S70 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S70 vs Pentax Efina sensor size comparison

Nikon S70 vs Pentax Efina Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S70 vs Pentax Efina Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S70 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax Efina as a Portrait photography camera
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
34
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S70 Street photography highlights
Pentax Efina Street photography highlights
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than others in class (160g)
64
image stabilization (Digital)
lighter than competitors (91g)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S70 Sports photography highlights
Pentax Efina Sports photography highlights
34
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
35
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (14MP)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S70 Travel photography information
Pentax Efina Travel photography information
56
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (160g)
MP count low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than competitors (91g)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S70 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax Efina as a Landscape photography camera
37
relatively wide (28mm)
lovely big screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
38
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.5 inches)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S70 Vlogging features
Pentax Efina Vlogging features
30
relatively wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone support
more heavy than others in class (160g)
33
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors (91 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Nikon S70 vs Pentax Efina Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S70 and Pentax Efina
 Nikon Coolpix S70Pentax Efina
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon Coolpix S70 Pentax Efina
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-08-04 2013-06-03
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.8 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focusing range 3cm 20cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 288 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 1/8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1400 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.10 m
Flash options - Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720, 640 x 480
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 gr (0.35 pounds) 91 gr (0.20 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 61 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") 87 x 54 x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8")
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 life - 200 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 D-LI109
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $290 $10