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Nikon D2Hs vs Pentax K-70

Portability
51
Imaging
43
Features
40
Overall
41
Nikon D2Hs front
 
Pentax K-70 front
Portability
62
Imaging
67
Features
81
Overall
72

Nikon D2Hs vs Pentax K-70 Key Specs

Nikon D2Hs
(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
Pentax K-70
(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
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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).

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D2Hs over the Pentax K-70

 D2Hs K-70 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-70 over the Nikon D2Hs

 K-70 D2Hs 
AnnouncedJune 2016February 2005More modern by 137 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k235kSharper display (+686k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Nikon D2Hs and Pentax K-70

 D2Hs K-70 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon D2Hs vs Pentax K-70 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D2Hs and K-70 is 51 and 62 respectively.

Nikon D2Hs vs Pentax K-70 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon D2Hs vs Pentax K-70 sensor size comparison

Nikon D2Hs vs Pentax K-70 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D2Hs vs Pentax K-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon D2Hs
Portrait photography with Pentax K-70
49
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have liveview
low MP (4MP)
80
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon D2Hs Street photography info
Pentax K-70 Street photography info
52
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
71
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
good ISO range (102,400)
more heavy than competition in class (688g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D2Hs as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K-70 as a Sports photography camera
50
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
weather proofing
has phase detect AF
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low MP (4 megapixels)
72
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames per second)
bad battery (410 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D2Hs as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K-70 as a Travel photography camera
42
weather proofing
low MP (4 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
64
environment proofing
megapixel count decent (24MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
bad battery (410 CIPA)
more heavy than competition in class (688g)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D2Hs Landscape photography factors
Pentax K-70 Landscape photography factors
50
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low MP (4 megapixels)
78
focusing manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
good ISO range (102,400)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
bad battery (410 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D2Hs Vlogging highlights
Pentax K-70 Vlogging highlights
9
no video recording
71
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (688g)
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Nikon D2Hs vs Pentax K-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D2Hs and Pentax K-70
 Nikon D2HsPentax K-70
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