Nikon D3500 vs Pentax K-70

Lets take a closer look at the Nikon D3500 and Pentax K-70, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by brands Nikon and Pentax. The image resolution of the D3500 (24MP) and the K-70 (24MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The D3500 was launched 2 years after the K-70 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the D3500 scores versus the K-70 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon D3500 & Pentax K-70. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon D3500 Gallery & Pentax K-70 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon D3500 enjoys exterior dimensions of 124mm x 97mm x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 365 grams (0.80 lbs) and the Pentax K-70 has specifications of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") having a weight of 688 grams (1.52 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the D3500 against the K-70.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D3500 and K-70 is 72 and 62 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking specifications. The picture underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D3500 and K-70.

To sum up, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of images though you should really consider the age of the products into consideration. The younger D3500 should have an advantage in sensor technology.