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Nikon D3300 vs Pentax K-70

Portability
69
Imaging
66
Features
72
Overall
68
Nikon D3300 front
 
Pentax K-70 front
Portability
62
Imaging
67
Features
81
Overall
72

Nikon D3300 vs Pentax K-70 Key Specs

Nikon D3300
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 430g - 124 x 98 x 76mm
  • Released April 2014
  • Previous Model is Nikon D3200
  • Replacement is Nikon D3400
Pentax K-70
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 688g - 126 x 93 x 74mm
  • Introduced June 2016
  • New Model is Pentax KF
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Nikon D3300 vs Pentax K-70 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Nikon D3300 versus Pentax K-70, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. The resolution of the D3300 (24MP) and the K-70 (24MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The D3300 was launched 3 years earlier than the K-70 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the D3300 scores against the K-70 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D3300 over the Pentax K-70

 D3300 K-70 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-70 over the Nikon D3300

 K-70 D3300 
IntroducedJune 2016April 2014More modern by 25 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Nikon D3300 and Pentax K-70

 D3300 K-70 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution921k921kSame screen resolution
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Nikon D3300 vs Pentax K-70 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon D3300 has outer measurements of 124mm x 98mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") along with a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-70 has proportions of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") with a weight of 688 grams (1.52 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon D3300 versus Pentax K-70 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the D3300 versus the K-70.

Nikon D3300 vs Pentax K-70 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D3300 and K-70 is 69 and 62 respectively.

Nikon D3300 vs Pentax K-70 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D3300 vs Pentax K-70 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes just by going through specifications. The picture underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the D3300 and K-70.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you may want to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged D3300 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon D3300 vs Pentax K-70 sensor size comparison

Nikon D3300 vs Pentax K-70 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D3300 vs Pentax K-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D3300 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax K-70 Portrait photography highlights
79
you can focus manually
good megapixels (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
80
you can focus manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon D3300 as a Street photography camera
Pentax K-70 as a Street photography camera
65
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition (430g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
71
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
good ISO range (102,400)
heavier than others in class (688g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D3300 Sports photography info
Pentax K-70 Sports photography info
68
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery (700 per charge)
supports phase detect autofocus
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
72
high shutter speed (1/6,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
supports phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
terrible battery (410 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D3300 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K-70 as a Travel photography camera
67
good battery (700 shots)
lighter than competition (430 grams)
good megapixels (24MP)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
64
weather proofing
MP count good (24MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
terrible battery (410 per charge)
heavier than others in class (688 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D3300 Landscape photography features
Pentax K-70 Landscape photography features
73
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good megapixels (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
saves RAW files
good battery (700 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
missing Timelapse recording
78
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
good ISO range (102,400)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
terrible battery (410 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D3300 Vlogging details
Pentax K-70 Vlogging details
33
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external microphone support
lighter than competition (430g)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
71
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external mic jack
heavier than others in class (688 grams)
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Nikon D3300 vs Pentax K-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D3300 and Pentax K-70
 Nikon D3300Pentax K-70
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon D3300 Pentax K-70
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2014-04-21 2016-06-08
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 12800 102400
Max boosted ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 11 11
Cross focus points 1 9
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F Pentax KAF2
Number of lenses 309 151
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 921k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT LCD (160 degree viewing angle) -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x 0.63x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/6000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, Auto slow sync, Auto slow sync with red-eye reduction, Auto with red-eye reduction, Fill-flash, Off, Rear-curtain sync, Rear-curtain with slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync 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 1/200s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p fps), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Max 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 430g (0.95 pounds) 688g (1.52 pounds)
Physical dimensions 124 x 98 x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") 126 x 93 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 82 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 24.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 1385 not tested
Other
Battery life 700 images 410 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL14a -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs (1-9 exposures)) Yes (2 or 12 secs, continuous)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible)
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $500 $649