- 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
- 12.0 megapixels
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28.00mm - 112.00mm (35mm eq.)
- 1/1.7 inch 43.3mm2
- 12.2 megapixels
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24.00mm - 120.00mm (35mm eq.)
Differences
Pentax P70 advantages over Nikon P340
Nikon P340 advantages over Pentax P70
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Larger sensor
1/1.7 inch
vs
1/2.3 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
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Bigger pixels
~ 1.90
vs
1.54 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
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In-camera panoramas
Yes
vs
No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
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Larger lens aperture
f/1.8
vs
f/2.6
Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
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RAW file ability
Yes
vs
No
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
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Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
vs
None
Share your photos wirelessly
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Integrated ND filter
Yes
vs
No
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
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Newer
10 years
vs
15 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
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HDMI out
HDMI out
vs
None
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
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Shoots 24p video
Yes
vs
No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
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More dots on screen
922k
vs
230k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
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Shoots 1080p video
Yes
vs
No
You'll want this if you shoot video
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Wider angle lens
24 mm
vs
28 mm
Capture more of the scene
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Longer exposure
60
vs
4 sec
Long exposures for night shots
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Faster shutter
1/4000
vs
1/2000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
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Higher extended ISO
25600
vs
6400 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility
Similarities
Common Strengths
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In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
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Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
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Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
Common Weaknesses
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Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
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Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
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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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Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
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Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
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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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External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting 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 Sony DSC-S980
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Wider angle lens
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Longer exposure
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Larger sensor
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Bigger pixels
Compared to Pentax P80
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Larger sensor
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Bigger pixels
Compared to Olympus FE-4020
Pentax
P70
Olympus
FE-4020
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Less expensive
-
More pixels
Nikon
P340
Olympus
FE-4020
Compared to Nikon P330
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Larger sensor
-
Bigger pixels
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In-camera panoramas
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Built-in Wi-Fi
Compared to Leica C
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Less expensive
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Lighter weight
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Larger sensor
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Eye-level viewfinder
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Less expensive
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Higher effective ISO