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Nikon D5600 vs Pentax K-70

Portability
70
Imaging
68
Features
85
Overall
74
Nikon D5600 front
 
Pentax K-70 front
Portability
62
Imaging
67
Features
81
Overall
72

Nikon D5600 vs Pentax K-70 Key Specs

Nikon D5600
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 465g - 124 x 97 x 70mm
  • Launched November 2016
  • Old Model is Nikon D5500
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
  • Successor is Pentax KF
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Nikon D5600 vs Pentax K-70 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Nikon D5600 and Pentax K-70, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by rivals Nikon and Pentax. The resolution of the D5600 (24MP) and the K-70 (24MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The D5600 was released 6 months after the K-70 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the D5600 matches up vs the K-70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D5600 over the Pentax K-70

 D5600 K-70 
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1037k921kCrisper display (+116k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-70 over the Nikon D5600

 K-70 D5600 

Common features in the Nikon D5600 and Pentax K-70

 D5600 K-70 
AnnouncedNovember 2016June 2016Same generation
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly

Nikon D5600 vs Pentax K-70 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon D5600 offers outer dimensions of 124mm x 97mm x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-70 has sizing of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") and a weight of 688 grams (1.52 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the D5600 vs the K-70.

Nikon D5600 vs Pentax K-70 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the D5600 and K-70 is 70 and 62 respectively.

Nikon D5600 vs Pentax K-70 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D5600 vs Pentax K-70 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes simply by seeing technical specs. The picture underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the D5600 and K-70.

As you can tell, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you should always consider the release date of the cameras into account.

Nikon D5600 vs Pentax K-70 sensor size comparison

Nikon D5600 vs Pentax K-70 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D5600 vs Pentax K-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon D5600
Portrait photography with Pentax K-70
80
has manual focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
saves RAW formats
80
has manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon D5600 Street photography factors
Pentax K-70 Street photography factors
74
screen articulates
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
includes touch to focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
71
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather proof
great high ISO (102,400)
heavier than competition in class (688 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D5600 Sports photography factors
Pentax K-70 Sports photography factors
69
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery (820 CIPA)
has phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
72
great max shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
supports phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
not so great battery power (410 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D5600 Travel photography features
Pentax K-70 Travel photography features
81
good battery (820 shots)
has bluetooth
includes touch to focus
good MP (24MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
64
weather proof
resolution is good (24MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
not so great battery power (410 CIPA)
heavier than competition in class (688g)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D5600 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax K-70 Landscape photography highlights
79
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inch)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
good battery (820 shots)
lack of image stabilization
78
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
great high ISO (102,400)
exports RAW files
weather proof
not so great battery power (410 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon D5600
Vlogging with Pentax K-70
74
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
provides face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external microphone socket
lack of image stabilization
71
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with mic support
heavier than competition in class (688g)
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Nikon D5600 vs Pentax K-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D5600 and Pentax K-70
 Nikon D5600Pentax K-70
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon D5600 Pentax K-70
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2016-11-10 2016-06-08
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed 4 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 surface area 366.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 25600 102400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 39 11
Cross focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon F Pentax KAF2
Total lenses 309 151
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3.2 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,037k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x 0.63x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
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
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 465g (1.03 pounds) 688g (1.52 pounds)
Physical dimensions 124 x 97 x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") 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 24.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 14.0 not tested
DXO Low light score 1306 not tested
Other
Battery life 820 pictures 410 pictures
Battery style 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
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible)
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $597 $649