Resistive is usually designed to be single point precision, where as capacitive came with two form single and multi points but less point accuracy.

Yet Resistive is cheaper to make (now), but only single point. Multi points is harder to achieve and expensive. Resistive doesn't require heat or skin contact to operate. Easier to scratch if you scratch it. lol

Capacitive is also quite cheap to make as well. But easier to implementing Multi points contact than resistive. Does required skin and body heat contact. For this matter you cant use stylus or with nail or gloves. Less feel on the screen because you dont get the feed back pressure. Though, it has better protection against rough surfaces and scratches due to its using body heat to operate. Therefore the screen can be coated glass.