cd4a8b2a_acitive__Moving_the_goalposts___Resistive_touchscreen
[0] Touch Sensitivity [Capacitive touchscreen] Even the slightest contact of your electron-rich finger with the screen's glass is enough to activate the capacitive sensing system below. Doesn't work with inanimate objects/fingernails/gloved fingers. [Resistive touchscreen] 
Pressure is needed to make the contact within the screen's layers, can be affected with fingers (even with gloves on), fingernails, stylus, etc. The latter is important in Asian markets and anywhere where gesture or character recognition is important.
Resistive vs Capacitive: Moving the goalposts?
Resistive touchscreen