Nikon S70 vs Pentax K-r

Let's take a deeper look at the Nikon S70 versus Pentax K-r, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Nikon and Pentax. The image resolution of the S70 (12MP) and the K-r (12MP) is pretty similar but the S70 (1/2.3") and K-r (APS-C) use different sensor sizing.

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The S70 was released 19 months before the K-r which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon S70 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax K-r being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a quick view of how the S70 grades vs the K-r when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S70 and Pentax K-r. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon S70 Gallery and Pentax K-r Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon S70 has got outside dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-r has measurements of 125mm x 97mm x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") with a weight of 598 grams (1.32 lbs).

Look at the Nikon S70 versus Pentax K-r in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the S70 against the K-r.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S70 and K-r is 95 and 67 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S70 and K-r.

As you can see, the two cameras posses the exact same resolution albeit different sensor measurements. The S70 offers the tinier sensor which should make getting shallow depth of field more challenging. The older S70 is going to be behind in sensor technology.