Nikon S9500 vs Pentax E70

On this page, we are matching up the Nikon S9500 and Pentax E70, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the S9500 (18MP) and E70 (10MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S9500 was brought out 4 years after the E70 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the S9500 grades versus the E70 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S9500 & Pentax Optio E70. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S9500 Gallery & Pentax E70 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon S9500 comes with physical dimensions of 110mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Pentax E70 has measurements 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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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the S9500 versus the E70.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the S9500 and E70 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions just by looking at technical specs. The picture underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S9500 and E70.

As you can tell, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon S9500 to resolve greater detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern S9500 provides a benefit in sensor tech.