As well as being compared against other compacts, the Pentax Optio P70 is also often compared to super zooms, ultra compacts, pro digicams, travel zooms and digicams. The Pentax Optio P70's top rivals come from Canon (such as the ELPH 100 HS and the ELPH 300 HS) and Nikon (such as the Coolpix S3100 and the Coolpix P100)
Generally, some of the advantages of the Pentax P70 compared to other compact competitors include: it has a slightly larger screen (2.7" vs 1.5"), takes much higher resolution photos (9.8 MP vs 4 MP) and significantly higher maximum light sensitivity (6,400 ISO vs 3,200 ISO).
However, on average it doesn't record high-speed movies (none vs 240 fps), doesn't have image stabilization (none vs digital), doesn't record movies in 24p, has a CCD-family sensor (CCD vs CMOS) and slightly worse macro focusing (10 cm vs 6 cm).
Canon ELPH 100 HS
1 year newer
$102 - $189
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Canon ELPH 300 HS
1 year newer
$125 - $233
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Pentax Optio P80
5 months newer
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Pentax Optio H90
10 months newer
$287
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-F3
10 months newer
$144
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HP Photosmart R607
4 years older
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Generally, some of the advantages of the Pentax P70 compared to super zoom competitors include: it has a slightly wider aperture (f/2.8 vs f/3.1), is much smaller (super compact 97x54x22 mm vs prosumer size 114x83x99 mm), significantly higher maximum light sensitivity (6,400 ISO vs 3,200 ISO), is thinner (0.9" vs 3.9") and is much lighter (155 g vs 481 g).
However, on average it has way more less zoom (3.9x vs 26x), has a slightly narrower wide angle lens (28 mm vs 25 mm), has a significantly smaller screen (2.7" vs 3.0"), has a slightly lower resolution screen (230k dots vs 920k dots) and doesn't record high-speed movies (none vs 240 fps).
Nikon Coolpix P100
1 year newer
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Nikon Coolpix P90
similar age
$525
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Kodak EasyShare Z981
10 months newer
$270
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Nikon Coolpix L110
1 year newer
$253 - $272
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Nikon Coolpix L120
1 year newer
$227 - $230
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Nikon Coolpix P500
1 year newer
$339 - $350
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Generally, some of the advantages of the Pentax P70 compared to ultra compact competitors include: it significantly higher maximum light sensitivity (6,400 ISO vs 1,600 ISO).
However, on average it doesn't have image stabilization (none vs sensor shift), takes slightly lower resolution photos (9.8 MP vs 12 MP), doesn't have a touch screen, has a CCD-family sensor (CCD vs CMOS) and has a slightly smaller sensor (1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm vs 1/1.7" 7.6x5.7mm).
Nikon Coolpix S3100
1 year newer
$77 - $80
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Pentax Optio S12
1 year older
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Sony Cybershot DSC-WX30
2 years newer
$289
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Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS
1 year newer
$225
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Generally, some of the advantages of the Pentax P70 compared to pro digicam competitors include: it is slightly smaller (super compact 97x54x22 mm vs mid size 112x76x48 mm), significantly higher maximum light sensitivity (6,400 ISO vs 3,200 ISO), is thinner (0.9" vs 1.9") and is significantly lighter (155 g vs 401 g).
However, on average it has a much smaller sensor (1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm vs 1/1.7" 8.3x6.2mm), doesn't shoot RAW, has a slightly narrower aperture (f/2.8 vs f/2.0), has a slightly narrower wide angle lens (28 mm vs 24 mm) and has a slightly smaller screen (2.7" vs 3.0").
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
1 year newer
$320 - $468
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Canon PowerShot G12
1 year newer
$389 - $500
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Generally, some of the advantages of the Pentax P70 compared to travel zoom competitors include: it has a slightly wider wide angle lens (28 mm vs 36 mm), has a slightly wider aperture (f/2.8 vs f/3.3), is slightly smaller (super compact 97x54x22 mm vs mid size 111x71x45 mm), takes slightly higher resolution photos (9.8 MP vs 9 MP) and much higher maximum light sensitivity (6,400 ISO vs 1,600 ISO).
However, on average it doesn't have a built-in GPS, has a significantly smaller screen (2.7" vs 3.0"), doesn't have image stabilization (none vs lens), much worse macro focusing (10 cm vs 1 cm) and lacks boost light sensitivity (none vs 6,400 ISO).
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
1 year newer
$285 - $361
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Canon PowerShot SX110 IS
6 months older
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Generally, some of the advantages of the Pentax P70 compared to digicam competitors include: it records lower quality movies (720p vs 480p @ 30fps), has a significantly wider wide angle lens (28 mm vs 35 mm), has a much larger screen (2.7" vs 1.5"), is slightly smaller (super compact 97x54x22 mm vs mid size 110x71x38 mm) and takes much higher resolution photos (9.8 MP vs 1.9 MP).
However, on average it doesn't have a viewfinder (none vs tunnel) and has a slower max shutter speed (1/1000 of a second vs 1/1500 of a second).
Canon PowerShot A40
7 years older
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Nikon Coolpix P50
1 year older
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