- 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
- 12.0 megapixels
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28.00mm - 112.00mm (35mm eq.)
- 1/2.9 inch 18.5mm2
- 10.1 megapixels
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29.00mm - 87.00mm (35mm eq.)
Differences
Pentax P70 advantages over Nikon S01
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Larger sensor
1/2.3 inch
vs
1/2.9 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
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In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes
vs
No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
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Larger lens aperture
f/2.6
vs
f/3.3
Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
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More telephoto lens reach
112 mm
vs
87 mm
Capture objects farther away
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Manual focus
Yes
vs
No
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
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More pixels
12.0
vs
10.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
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Longer exposure
4
vs
1 sec
Long exposures for night shots
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Higher extended ISO
6400
vs
1600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility
Nikon S01 advantages over Pentax P70
Similarities
Common Weaknesses
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Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
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Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
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Eye-level viewfinder
Neither provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
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In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
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Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
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RAW file ability
Neither provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
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Built-in Wi-Fi
Neither provide
Share your photos wirelessly
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Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
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Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
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On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
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Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
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External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
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HDMI out
Neither provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
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Hot shoe
Neither provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
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Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
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Bulb shutter
Neither provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
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Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos
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The Competition
Compared to Nikon S210
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Larger sensor
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Bigger pixels
Compared to Sony DSC-S980
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Wider angle lens
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Longer exposure
-
Less expensive
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Larger sensor
Compared to Pentax P80
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Touchscreen
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Faster shutter
Compared to Olympus FE-4020
Pentax
P70
Olympus
FE-4020
-
Less expensive
-
More pixels
Nikon
S01
Olympus
FE-4020
-
Less expensive
-
Larger sensor
Compared to Nikon S02
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HDMI out
-
Shoots 1080p video