Nikon D70s vs Pentax Optio E70

      Nikon D70s

      Pentax Optio E70
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Nikon D70s and the Pentax Optio E70, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Nikon D70s was introduced in April 2005 and Pentax Optio E70 was introduced in January 2009. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Nikon D70s Highlights

      • 6.1 MP APS-C CCD Sensor
      • 200 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • 2.0" 130k dot Fixed Screen
      • Optical (pentaprism) Viewfinder
      • 3.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Pentax Optio E70 Highlights

      • 10 MP 1/2.33-inch CCD Sensor
      • 64 - 6,400 Native ISO
      • 9 Focus Points
      • 2.40" 112k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Nikon D70s
      4. Advantage of Pentax Optio E70
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen and Viewfinder
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Nikon D70s and Pentax Optio E70.

      PROS

      Nikon D70s

      Pentax Optio E70

      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/500 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   64 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 175 g (0.39 lb / 6.17 oz)
      •   Internal Storage

      CONS

      Nikon D70s

      Pentax Optio E70

      •   No Video Capture
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 6.1 Megapixel
      •   200 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Small Screen - 2.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 130k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   Low DxO Overall Score - 50
      •   Low USB Speed
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Built-in Microphone
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Small Screen - 2.40"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 112k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Nikon D70s

      Pentax Optio E70

      •   Weight - 679 g (1.50 lb / 23.95 oz)

      Advantage of Nikon D70s

      Nikon D70s
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon D70s over Pentax Optio E70.

      Nikon D70s vs Pentax Optio E70
      Larger Sensor APS-C vs 1/2.33-inch
      RAW Support vs
      Selective Autofocus vs
      Continuous Autofocus vs
      Phase Detection for Autofocus vs
      Higher Resolution Screen 130k dot vs 112k dot
      Top LCD Screen vs
      Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) vs
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 30 sec vs 4 sec
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/8000 sec vs 1/2000 sec
      External Flash Connectivity vs
      Manual Exposure Mode vs
      Aperture Priority vs
      Shutter Priority vs

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      Nikon D70
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      APS-C

      6.1 MP

      Nikon D80
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      APS-C

      10.2 MP

      Nikon D40
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      APS-C

      6.1 MP

      Nikon D60
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      APS-C

      10.2 MP

      Nikon D50
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      APS-C

      6.1 MP

      Nikon D90
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      APS-C

      12.3 MP

      Nikon D40X
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      APS-C

      10.2 MP

      Pentax K110D
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      APS-C

      6 MP

      Canon M6 II
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Nikon Z30
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      APS-C

      20.9 MP

      Nikon Z50
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      APS-C

      20.9 MP

      Canon 40D
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      APS-C

      10.1 MP

      Advantage of Pentax Optio E70

      Pentax E70
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Pentax Optio E70 over Nikon D70s.

      Nikon D70s vs Pentax Optio E70
      Video Capture vs
      Higher Sensor Resolution 6.1 Megapixel vs 10 Megapixel
      Lower Native ISO 200 vs 64
      Higher Native ISO 1,600 vs 6,400
      Max Image Resolution 3008 x 2000 vs 3648 x 2736
      Live View Autofocus vs
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus vs
      Larger Screen 2.0" vs 2.40"
      Live View vs
      Multi-Segment Metering vs
      Center Weighted Metering vs
      Spot Metering vs
      Higher USB Speed USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) vs USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      Built-in Microphone vs Mono
      Lighter 679 g (1.50 lb / 23.95 oz) vs 175 g (0.39 lb / 6.17 oz)
      Internal Storage vs 34.8 MB

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      Casio EX-10
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      1/1.7-inch

      12 MP

      Pentax X90
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      1/2.33-inch

      12.1 MP

      Nikon D600
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      Full Frame

      24.3 MP

      Canon 5DS
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      Full Frame

      50.6 MP

      Nikon B500
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Pentax XG-1
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Sony DSLR-A350
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      APS-C

      14.2 MP

      Nikon D3X
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      Full Frame

      24.5 MP

      Canon G1 X III
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Fujifilm X10
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      2/3-inch

      12 MP

      Kodak Z990
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      1/2.33-inch

      12.0 MP

      Nikon P610
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Nikon D70s Pentax Optio E70
        Built-in Flash
      WEAKNESSES Nikon D70s Pentax Optio E70
        Low Resolution Sensor6.1 Megapixel10 Megapixel
        Timelapse Recording
        No Face Detection
        No Image Stabilization
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Small Screen2.0"2.40"
        Low Resolution Screen130k dot112k dot
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Nikon D70s has a 2.0" screen with 130k dot resolution and Pentax Optio E70 has a 2.40" screen with 112k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens.


      Optical (pentaprism) Viewfinder on Nikon D70s

      Nikon D70s has a built-in Optical (pentaprism) viewfinder. It has a 95% coverage and 0.75x (0.50x 35mm equivalent) magnification. There is no built-in or optional viewfinder available on Pentax Optio E70.

      Sensor

      Nikon D70s features a 6.1 megapixel APS-C CCD sensor with dimensions of 23.7 x 15.6 mm and a total area of 369.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 200 - 1,600. Pentax Optio E70 features a 10 megapixel 1/2.33-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.08 x 4.56 mm and a total area of 20.8 mm2. Its native ISO range is 64 - 6,400.

      Photography Features

      Nikon D70s can take pictures up to 3008 x 2000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 2240 x 1488, 1504 x 1000 with 3:2 aspect ratios. Pentax Optio E70 can take pictures up to 3648 x 2736 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3648 x 2052, 3072 x 2304, 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 1600 x 1200, 1024 x 768, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios.


      No Image Stabilization

      The cameras do not have image stabilization. On Nikon D70s it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Pentax Optio E70 nothing can be done.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs

      Both models have USB inputs for data transfer.


      Battery

      Nikon D70s comes with EN-EL3a battery pack and Pentax Optio E70 comes with 2 x AA battery pack.


      External Storage Slots

      Nikon D70s has a single CompactFlash (Type I/II, compliant with UDMA), MicroDrive card slot. Pentax Optio E70 has a single SD/SDHC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Nikon D70s has Combined mechanical and CCD electronic shutter. Shutter speed can go up to 1/8000 sec on Nikon D70s, and up to 1/2000 sec on Pentax Optio E70. Nikon D70s can shoot continuously up to 3.0 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 11.00 m at ISO 100 on Nikon D70s and 3.50 m on Pentax Optio E70. Nikon D70s also accepts external flash. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/500 sec on Nikon D70s.

      Physical Parameters

      Nikon D70s body has dimensions of 140 x 111 x 78 mm (5.51 x 4.37 x 3.07") and Pentax Optio E70 body has dimensions of 94 x 61 x 26 mm (3.7 x 2.4 x 1.02"). Nikon D70s weighs 679 g (1.50 lb / 23.95 oz) and Pentax Optio E70 weighs 175 g (0.39 lb / 6.17 oz).

      Nikon D70s

      Pentax Optio E70

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      94 mm

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      Size comparisons of Nikon D70s and Pentax Optio E70

      Nikon D70s and Pentax Optio E70 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Nikon D70s

      Pentax Optio E70

      AVERAGE
      62
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 130k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      45
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 112k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Nikon D70s

      Pentax Optio E70

      AVERAGE
      55
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 130k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   Orientation Sensor
      BAD
      39
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 112k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Wildlife Photography

      Nikon D70s

      Pentax Optio E70

      POOR
      53
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 130k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor
      POOR
      50
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 112k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Portrait Photography

      Nikon D70s

      Pentax Optio E70

      GOOD
      72
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Small Screen - 2.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 130k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/500 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor
      POOR
      43
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Small Screen - 2.40"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 112k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Street Photography

      Nikon D70s

      Pentax Optio E70

      GOOD
      76
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 130k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 679 g (1.50 lb / 23.95 oz)
      GOOD
      79
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 112k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 175 g (0.39 lb / 6.17 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Nikon D70s

      Pentax Optio E70

      GOOD
      76
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 130k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 679 g (1.50 lb / 23.95 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      85
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 112k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 175 g (0.39 lb / 6.17 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Nikon D70s and Pentax Optio E70 and give them scores of 54 and 41 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Nikon D70s

      Pentax Optio E70

      OVERALL
      54
      OVERALL
      41

      Sensor

      Nikon D70s

      Pentax Optio E70

      AVERAGE
      66
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 6.1 Megapixel
      •   200 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Low DxO Overall Score - 50
      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10 Megapixel
      •   64 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Nikon D70s

      Pentax Optio E70

      AVERAGE
      56
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/500 sec
      BAD
      26
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Nikon D70s

      Pentax Optio E70

      BAD
      0
      •   No Image Stabilization
      BAD
      7
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

      Focusing

      Nikon D70s

      Pentax Optio E70

      GOOD
      75
      •   No Face Detection
      AVERAGE
      58
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Nikon D70s

      Pentax Optio E70

      AVERAGE
      65
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Small Screen - 2.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 130k dot
      POOR
      46
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Small Screen - 2.40"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 112k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Nikon D70s

      Pentax Optio E70

      BAD
      33
      •   Low USB Speed
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Built-in Microphone
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      BAD
      38
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Nikon D70s

      Pentax Optio E70

      POOR
      41
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 679 g (1.50 lb / 23.95 oz)
      POOR
      49
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 175 g (0.39 lb / 6.17 oz)
      •   Internal Storage


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