Nikon S70 vs Pentax P70

Following is a detailed assessment of the Nikon S70 vs Pentax P70, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Pentax. The resolution of the S70 (12MP) and the P70 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S70 was introduced 6 months after the P70 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief summation of how the S70 matches up versus the P70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S70 and Pentax Optio P70. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon S70 Gallery and Pentax P70 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon S70 has outer dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Pentax P70 has proportions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the S70 vs the P70.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S70 and P70 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes simply by looking at specs. The pic below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S70 and P70.

All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution so you should expect similar quality of images but you should consider the release date of the products into consideration.