Reasons to choose Coolpix P5100
Released in 2007, Coolpix P5100 has about 42 mm² of sensor area, 12.1 MP effective resolution, and a 250 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Nikon Coolpix P5100
vs Nikon Coolpix S70
VS
Sensor area
42 mm²
Coolpix P510028 mm²
Coolpix S70- Area ratio
- 1.46:1
- Absolute difference
- 13 mm²
- Relative difference
- 45.9%
The Coolpix P5100 has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
Coolpix P5100MetricCoolpix S70
12.1 MPEffective pixels12.1 MP
7.44 × 5.58Sensor6.16 × 4.62
1.85 µmPixel pitch1.53 µm
3.43 µm²Pixel area2.35 µm²
29.15 MP/cm²Pixel density42.52 MP/cm²
4.65Crop factor5.62
—Maximum video—
250 gWeight140 g
Internal storageStorageSDHC, Secure Digital
Nikon EN-EL5 Lithium-Ion Li-ion batteryBatteryLithium-Ion EN-EL12 rechargeable battery Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The Coolpix P5100 has the larger sensor area. The Coolpix S70 has the lighter body. The Coolpix P5100 and Coolpix S70 have the same effective resolution. The Coolpix S70 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Coolpix S70
Released in 2009, Coolpix S70 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 12.1 MP effective resolution, and a 140 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.