Nikon D2Hs vs Pentax K-70
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Nikon D2Hs vs Pentax K-70 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 4MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 1600
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- No Video
- Nikon F Mount
- 1200g - 158 x 150 x 86mm
- Released February 2005
- Earlier Model is Nikon D2H
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 102400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 688g - 126 x 93 x 74mm
- Announced June 2016
- Replacement is Pentax KF
Nikon D2Hs vs Pentax K-70 Overview
Its time to look closer at the Nikon D2Hs vs Pentax K-70, former is a Pro DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Nikon and Pentax. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the D2Hs (4MP) and K-70 (24MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe D2Hs was released 12 years before the K-70 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon D2Hs being a Large SLR camera and the Pentax K-70 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the D2Hs matches up versus the K-70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Nikon D2Hs vs Pentax K-70 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D2Hs & Pentax K-70. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon D2Hs Gallery & Pentax K-70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D2Hs over the Pentax K-70
D2Hs | K-70 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-70 over the Nikon D2Hs
K-70 | D2Hs | |||
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Announced | June 2016 | February 2005 | More modern by 137 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 235k | Sharper display (+686k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Nikon D2Hs and Pentax K-70
D2Hs | K-70 | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focusing | |||
Touch display | Neither comes with Touch display |
Nikon D2Hs vs Pentax K-70 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon D2Hs comes with outside dimensions of 158mm x 150mm x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4") with a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs) while the Pentax K-70 has sizing of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 688 grams (1.52 lbs).
Analyze the Nikon D2Hs vs Pentax K-70 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the D2Hs vs the K-70.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D2Hs and K-70 is 51 and 62 respectively.
Nikon D2Hs vs Pentax K-70 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes purely by researching specifications. The pic underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the D2Hs and K-70.
Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Pentax K-70 to result in extra detail as a result of its extra 20 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged D2Hs will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Nikon D2Hs vs Pentax K-70 Specifications
Nikon D2Hs | Pentax K-70 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Pentax |
Model type | Nikon D2Hs | Pentax K-70 |
Category | Pro DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Released | 2005-02-16 | 2016-06-08 |
Body design | Large SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | PRIME MII |
Sensor type | JFET | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 23.7 x 15.5mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 367.4mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 4 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 2464 x 1632 | 6000 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 102400 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Cross type focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Nikon F | Pentax KAF2 |
Available lenses | 309 | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen size | 2.5" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 235 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.57x | 0.63x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/6000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 8.0 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/250s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) |
Max video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 1200 gr (2.65 pounds) | 688 gr (1.52 pounds) |
Dimensions | 158 x 150 x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4") | 126 x 93 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 410 shots |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 to 20 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 secs, continuous) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $5,000 | $649 |