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Nikon D5200 vs Pentax K-70

Portability
66
Imaging
64
Features
77
Overall
69
Nikon D5200 front
 
Pentax K-70 front
Portability
62
Imaging
67
Features
81
Overall
72

Nikon D5200 vs Pentax K-70 Key Specs

Nikon D5200
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 555g - 129 x 98 x 78mm
  • Revealed May 2013
  • Superseded the Nikon D5100
  • Later Model is Nikon D5300
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 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 D5200 vs Pentax K-70 Overview

Below is a in-depth overview of the Nikon D5200 versus Pentax K-70, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by brands Nikon and Pentax. The resolution of the D5200 (24MP) and the K-70 (24MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The D5200 was released 4 years prior to the K-70 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a short introduction of how the D5200 matches up vs the K-70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D5200 over the Pentax K-70

 D5200 K-70 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-70 over the Nikon D5200

 K-70 D5200 
LaunchedJune 2016May 2013More recent by 37 months

Common features in the Nikon D5200 and Pentax K-70

 D5200 K-70 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution921k921kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Nikon D5200 vs Pentax K-70 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D5200 features outside measurements of 129mm x 98mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") with a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs) and the Pentax K-70 has dimensions of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") along with a weight of 688 grams (1.52 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon D5200 versus Pentax K-70 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the D5200 against the K-70.

Nikon D5200 vs Pentax K-70 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D5200 and K-70 is 66 and 62 respectively.

Nikon D5200 vs Pentax K-70 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D5200 vs Pentax K-70 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements only by reviewing technical specs. The visual here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the D5200 and K-70.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same resolution and you can expect similar quality of files though you have to factor the age of the products into consideration. The older D5200 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon D5200 vs Pentax K-70 sensor size comparison

Nikon D5200 vs Pentax K-70 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D5200 vs Pentax K-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D5200 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K-70 as a Portrait photography camera
78
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
80
manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon D5200 Street photography factors
Pentax K-70 Street photography factors
68
screen articulates fully
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
71
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proof
good high ISO (102,400)
heavier than others (688 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D5200 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K-70 as a Sports photography camera
60
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
sensor has phase detect AF
low frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
bad battery life (500 per charge)
72
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
supports phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
low battery (410 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D5200 Travel photography information
Pentax K-70 Travel photography information
69
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
bad battery life (500 shots)
64
environment proof
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
low battery (410 per charge)
heavier than others (688 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D5200 Landscape photography factors
Pentax K-70 Landscape photography factors
69
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
bad battery life (500 per charge)
78
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
good high ISO (102,400)
saves RAW files
environment proof
low battery (410 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D5200 Vlogging details
Pentax K-70 Vlogging details
71
display is selfie friendly
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes microphone socket
no image stabilization
71
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with mic jack
heavier than others (688 grams)
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Nikon D5200 vs Pentax K-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D5200 and Pentax K-70
 Nikon D5200Pentax K-70
General Information
Brand Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon D5200 Pentax K-70
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2013-05-16 2016-06-08
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed 3 PRIME MII
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 6400 102400
Max boosted ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 39 11
Cross focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon F Pentax KAF2
Total lenses 309 151
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 921k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.52x 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 white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings 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
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/200s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file 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 555 gr (1.22 lb) 688 gr (1.52 lb)
Physical dimensions 129 x 98 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") 126 x 93 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 84 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 24.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.9 not tested
DXO Low light score 1284 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 pictures 410 pictures
Type of battery 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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible)
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $595 $649