Pentax P70 with Nikon S2900 Comparison

Pentax P70 and Nikon S2900 Main Features

  • March, 2009
  • January, 2015
  • 12 MP 1/2.3 CCD Sensor
  • 20 MP 1/2.3 CCD Sensor
  • 28-110 mm (3.9x) F2.8-5.0 Zoom Lens
  • 26-130 mm (5x) F3.2-6.5 Zoom Lens
  • 64 - 6400 ISO
  • 80 - 3200 ISO
  • -
  • Digital only Image Stabilization
  • 2" Fixed Screen
  • 2" Fixed Screen
  • 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In Wireless
  • 97 x 54 x 22 mm, 155g.
  • 95 x 59 x 20 mm, 119g.
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Pentax P70 Scores


Imaging score
20
Features score
28
Value for money score
51
Portability score
98
Overall score
32

Nikon S2900 Scores


Imaging score
23
Features score
34
Value for money score
55
Portability score
99
Overall score
37

Nikon Coolpix S2900 with Pentax Optio P70 Overview


Let's compare Pentax Optio P70 with Nikon Coolpix S2900. These models are included in the Ultracompact cameras. Pentax P70 was released in 2009, and Nikon S2900 in 2015. Coolpix S2900 is newer, which is a plus. Optio P70 6 years older.
The sensor resolution of Coolpix S2900 is greater than that of Optio P70. The difference of 8 MP is quite a lot. 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 second camera (Coolpix S2900), 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. At Pentax P70, the maximum ISO is greater by 3200. Coolpix S2900 has image stabilization(Digital only), Optio P70 doesn’t, it is a big minus. Both cameras feature a 2-inch fixed screen.

General Optio P70 Coolpix S2900
Brand Pentax Nikon
Model Optio P70 Coolpix S2900
Announced March, 2009 January, 2015
Body Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Lens
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Manual Focus
Focal Lens Multiplier
Number of Lenses 0 0
Macro Focus Range 10 10
Screen
Screen Size 2" 2"
Screen Type Fixed Fixed
Screen Resolution 230k pixels 230k pixels
Touch Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None None
Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage n/a% 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 9 0
Number of Cross Focus Points 0
Photography Features
RAW Support
Min Shutter Speed 1/4 sec 1/4 sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/1000 sec 1/2000 sec
Continuous Shooting n/a fps n/a fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 4.60 4.00
Flash Modes n/a n/a
External Flash
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range ±2 EV ±2 EV
WB Bracketing
Sensor
Sensor Size 1/2.3 1/2.3
Sensor Type CCD CCD
Sensor Dimensions 6.16 x 4.62 mm 6.16 x 4.62 mm
Sensor Area 28.5 mm² 28.5 mm²
Sensor Resolution 12 MP 20 MP
Max Image Resolution 4000 x 3000 5152 x 3864
Max Native ISO 6400 3200
Min Native ISO 64 80
Max Boosted ISO 0 0
Min Boosted ISO 0 0
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution 1280 x 720 1280 x 720
Video Formats Motion JPEG 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 USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Battery
Battery Life 0 shots 250 shots
Battery Type Battery Pack
Battery Model EN-EL19
Physical
Weight 155 g 119 g
Physical Dimensions 97 x 54 x 22 mm 95 x 59 x 20 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage Slots 1 1
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly

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