Nikon P1000 with Pentax X70 Comparison

Nikon P1000 and Pentax X70 Main Features

  • July, 2018
  • March, 2009
  • 16 MP 1/2.3 BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • 12 MP 1/2.3 CCD Sensor
  • 24-3000 mm (125x) F2.8-8 Zoom Lens
  • 26-624 mm (24x) F2.8-5.0 Zoom Lens
  • 100 - 6400 ISO
  • 50 - 6400 ISO
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • Image Stabilization
  • 3" Articulated Screen
  • 2" Fixed Screen
  • Electronic Viewfinder
  • Electronic Viewfinder
  • 2359k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • -
  • 7.0 fps continuous shooting
  • -
  • 4K 3840 x 2160 video resolution
  • 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In Wireless
  • 146 x 119 x 181 mm, 1415g.
  • 110 x 83 x 90 mm, 410g.
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Nikon P1000 Scores


Imaging score
36
Features score
83
Value for money score
76
Portability score
34
Overall score
63

Pentax X70 Scores


Imaging score
20
Features score
45
Value for money score
59
Portability score
85
Overall score
41

Pentax X70 with Nikon Coolpix P1000 Overview


Let's compare Nikon Coolpix P1000 with Pentax X70. These models are included in the Small Sensor Superzoom cameras. Nikon P1000 was released in 2018, and Pentax X70 in 2009. Coolpix P1000 is newer, which is a plus. X70 9 years older. 9 years, this is a pretty big age difference.
The sensor resolution of Coolpix P1000 is greater than that of X70. However, the difference of 4 MP is not very significant. The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
At the first camera (Coolpix P1000), the minimum ISO value is lower, which gives more opportunities for shooting in daylight. A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark. Both cameras have Optical image stabilization. Nikon P1000 has a larger 3-inch Articulated screen, the other camera has a 2-inch Fixed screen.
Both cameras have a electronic viewfinder. Viewfinder Coolpix P1000 has a higher resolution of 2359k dots, X70 has a resolution of no electronic viewfinderk dots. Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Nikon Coolpix P1000 has n/a fps continuous shooting.

General Coolpix P1000 X70
Brand Nikon Pentax
Model Coolpix P1000 X70
Announced July, 2018 March, 2009
Body Type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Lens
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Manual Focus
Focal Lens Multiplier
Number of Lenses 0 0
Macro Focus Range 1 10
Screen
Screen Size 3" 2"
Screen Type Articulated Fixed
Screen Resolution 921k pixels 230k pixels
Touch Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution 2359
Viewfinder Coverage 99% n/a%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.0 0.0
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 0 9
Number of Cross Focus Points 0
Photography Features
RAW Support
Min Shutter Speed 1/60 sec 1/4 sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/4000 sec 1/4000 sec
Continuous Shooting 7.0 fps n/a fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 12.00 9.10
Flash Modes n/a n/a
External Flash
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range ±2 EV ± EV
WB Bracketing
Sensor
Sensor Size 1/2.3 1/2.3
Sensor Type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor Dimensions 6.16 x 4.62 mm mm
Sensor Area 28.5 mm² 0.0 mm²
Sensor Resolution 16 MP 12 MP
Max Image Resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max Native ISO 6400 6400
Min Native ISO 100 50
Max Boosted ISO 0 0
Min Boosted ISO 0 0
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution 3840 x 2160 1280 x 720
Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Timelapse Recording
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
Connectivity
GPS None None
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Battery
Battery Life 250 shots 0 shots
Battery Type Battery Pack
Battery Model D-LI92
Physical
Weight 1415 g 410 g
Physical Dimensions 146 x 119 x 181 mm 110 x 83 x 90 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I support) SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage Slots 1 1
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly

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