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Nikon D3200 vs Pentax K-70

Portability
67
Imaging
64
Features
63
Overall
63
Nikon D3200 front
 
Pentax K-70 front
Portability
62
Imaging
67
Features
81
Overall
72

Nikon D3200 vs Pentax K-70 Key Specs

Nikon D3200
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 505g - 125 x 96 x 77mm
  • Released July 2012
  • Previous Model is Nikon D3100
  • Replacement is Nikon D3300
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
  • Launched June 2016
  • Replacement is Pentax KF
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Nikon D3200 vs Pentax K-70 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Nikon D3200 and Pentax K-70, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Pentax. The image resolution of the D3200 (24MP) and the K-70 (24MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The D3200 was released 4 years prior to the K-70 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the D3200 scores versus the K-70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D3200 over the Pentax K-70

 D3200 K-70 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-70 over the Nikon D3200

 K-70 D3200 
LaunchedJune 2016July 2012More modern by 47 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Nikon D3200 and Pentax K-70

 D3200 K-70 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Display resolution921k921kThe same display resolution
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Nikon D3200 vs Pentax K-70 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon D3200 provides outside dimensions of 125mm x 96mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 3.0") with a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs) and the Pentax K-70 has measurements of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") with a weight of 688 grams (1.52 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the D3200 against the K-70.

Nikon D3200 vs Pentax K-70 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the D3200 and K-70 is 67 and 62 respectively.

Nikon D3200 vs Pentax K-70 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D3200 vs Pentax K-70 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor sizes only by reading technical specs. The picture underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the D3200 and K-70.

As you can tell, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures though you will want to consider the age of the products into consideration. The more aged D3200 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Nikon D3200 vs Pentax K-70 sensor size comparison

Nikon D3200 vs Pentax K-70 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D3200 vs Pentax K-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D3200 Portrait photography advice
Pentax K-70 Portrait photography advice
78
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
exports RAW files
80
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon D3200 Street photography advice
Pentax K-70 Street photography advice
60
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
71
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
good ISO range (102,400)
heavier than competition in class (688g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon D3200
Sports photography with Pentax K-70
65
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
sensor has phase detect AF
slow frames per second (4.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
72
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
has phase detect autofocus
max fps very slow (6.0 frames/s)
bad battery power (410 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D3200 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K-70 as a Travel photography camera
59
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
64
environment proofing
megapixel count decent (24MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
bad battery power (410 shots)
heavier than competition in class (688g)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D3200 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K-70 as a Landscape photography camera
69
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse mode
78
has manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
good ISO range (102,400)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
bad battery power (410 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon D3200
Vlogging with Pentax K-70
27
features face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
lack of mic support
71
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (688g)
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Nikon D3200 vs Pentax K-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D3200 and Pentax K-70
 Nikon D3200Pentax K-70
General Information
Brand Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon D3200 Pentax K-70
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2012-07-25 2016-06-08
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed 3 PRIME MII
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.2 x 15.4mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 357.3mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest resolution 6016 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 6400 102400
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 11 11
Cross focus points 1 9
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F Pentax KAF2
Amount of lenses 309 151
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 921 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT LCD with 160� viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x 0.63x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/6000s
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/200s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30,25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 505 gr (1.11 pounds) 688 gr (1.52 pounds)
Physical dimensions 125 x 96 x 77mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 3.0") 126 x 93 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 81 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 24.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 1131 not tested
Other
Battery life 540 photographs 410 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL14 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 secs, continuous)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS-I compliant SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible)
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $530 $649