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Nikon S8200 vs Pentax E70

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
47
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix S8200 front
 
Pentax Optio E70 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
11
Overall
23

Nikon S8200 vs Pentax E70 Key Specs

Nikon S8200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 213g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Revealed August 2011
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
  • Released January 2009
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Nikon S8200 vs Pentax E70 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Nikon S8200 and Pentax E70, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Pentax. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the S8200 (16MP) and E70 (10MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S8200 was brought out 2 years after the E70 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the S8200 grades against the E70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S8200 over the Pentax E70

 S8200 E70 
ReleasedAugust 2011January 2009More modern by 33 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen size3"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution961k112kCrisper screen (+849k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax E70 over the Nikon S8200

 E70 S8200 

Common features in the Nikon S8200 and Pentax E70

 S8200 E70 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Nikon S8200 vs Pentax E70 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S8200 enjoys outside measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Pentax E70 has dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the S8200 versus the E70.

Nikon S8200 vs Pentax E70 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S8200 and E70 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S8200 vs Pentax E70 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S8200 vs Pentax E70 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes purely by seeing a spec sheet. The picture below may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S8200 and E70.

As you can see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Nikon S8200 to show extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The younger S8200 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S8200 vs Pentax E70 sensor size comparison

Nikon S8200 vs Pentax E70 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S8200 vs Pentax E70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S8200 Portrait photography info
Pentax E70 Portrait photography info
40
focusing manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
19
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Nikon S8200 Street photography information
Pentax E70 Street photography information
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
lighter than others (213 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
46
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S8200 Sports photography features
Pentax E70 Sports photography features
41
long zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (250 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S8200 Travel photography advice
Pentax E70 Travel photography advice
68
lighter than others (213 grams)
offers focus by touch
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (350mm)
no Time Lapse mode
not so great battery pack (250 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
50
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
MP count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S8200
Landscape photography with Pentax E70
45
focusing manually
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
not so great battery pack (250 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
22
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.4")
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S8200 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax E70 as a Vlogging camera
34
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (213 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no external mic support
22
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
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Nikon S8200 vs Pentax E70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S8200 and Pentax E70
 Nikon Coolpix S8200Pentax Optio E70
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon Coolpix S8200 Pentax Optio E70
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-08-24 2009-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-350mm (14.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.4"
Display resolution 961 thousand dot 112 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 213 gr (0.47 pounds) 175 gr (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 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 life 250 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 2 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $329 $140