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Nikon D5100 vs Pentax K-70

Portability
66
Imaging
57
Features
81
Overall
66
Nikon D5100 front
 
Pentax K-70 front
Portability
62
Imaging
67
Features
81
Overall
72

Nikon D5100 vs Pentax K-70 Key Specs

Nikon D5100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Raise to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 560g - 128 x 97 x 79mm
  • Announced April 2011
  • Old Model is Nikon D5000
  • Newer Model is Nikon D5200
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 Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 688g - 126 x 93 x 74mm
  • Announced June 2016
  • Later Model is Pentax KF
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Nikon D5100 vs Pentax K-70 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Nikon D5100 vs Pentax K-70, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by rivals Nikon and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the D5100 (16MP) and K-70 (24MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The D5100 was launched 6 years earlier than the K-70 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the D5100 scores against the K-70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D5100 over the Pentax K-70

 D5100 K-70 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-70 over the Nikon D5100

 K-70 D5100 
AnnouncedJune 2016April 2011Newer by 62 months

Common features in the Nikon D5100 and Pentax K-70

 D5100 K-70 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Display resolution921k921kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Nikon D5100 vs Pentax K-70 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon D5100 enjoys outside dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 79mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs) while the Pentax K-70 has specifications of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") along with a weight of 688 grams (1.52 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the D5100 versus the K-70.

Nikon D5100 vs Pentax K-70 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D5100 and K-70 is 66 and 62 respectively.

Nikon D5100 vs Pentax K-70 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D5100 vs Pentax K-70 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specifications. The pic underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the D5100 and K-70.

To sum up, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Pentax K-70 to render extra detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The more aged D5100 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon D5100 vs Pentax K-70 sensor size comparison

Nikon D5100 vs Pentax K-70 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D5100 vs Pentax K-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D5100 Portrait photography details
Pentax K-70 Portrait photography details
74
manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
saves RAW formats
80
has manual focus
decent MP (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon D5100
Street photography with Pentax K-70
67
screen articulates
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
71
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
good ISO range (102,400)
more heavy than others in class (688g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D5100 Sports photography highlights
Pentax K-70 Sports photography highlights
64
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery (660 shots)
has phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
72
great max shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
comes with phase detect AF
max fps low (6.0 frames per second)
low battery life (410 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D5100 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K-70 as a Travel photography camera
77
better than average battery (660 per charge)
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
64
environment proofing
decent MP (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
low battery life (410 CIPA)
more heavy than others in class (688g)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D5100 Landscape photography features
Pentax K-70 Landscape photography features
73
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice screen size (3")
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (660 shots)
does not have image stabilization
78
has manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
good ISO range (102,400)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
low battery life (410 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D5100 Vlogging features
Pentax K-70 Vlogging features
69
display is selfie friendly
comes with face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external mic socket
does not have image stabilization
71
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (688 grams)
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Nikon D5100 vs Pentax K-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D5100 and Pentax K-70
 Nikon D5100Pentax K-70
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon D5100 Pentax K-70
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2011-04-26 2016-06-08
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed 2 PRIME MII
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 370.5mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Peak resolution 4928 x 3264 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 6400 102400
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 11 11
Cross focus points 1 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon F Pentax KAF2
Available lenses 309 151
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 921k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.52x 0.63x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.0fps 6.0fps
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 modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 25, 24 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 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 560g (1.23 lb) 688g (1.52 lb)
Physical dimensions 128 x 97 x 79mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.1") 126 x 93 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 80 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 1183 not tested
Other
Battery life 660 shots 410 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL14 -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs, continuous)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible)
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $0 $649