Nikon D70 vs Pentax K-1

Lets take a deeper look at the Nikon D70 versus Pentax K-1, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by brands Nikon and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the D70 (6MP) and K-1 (36MP) and the D70 (APS-C) and K-1 (Full frame) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The D70 was introduced 13 years prior to the K-1 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the D70 grades versus the K-1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon D70 & Pentax K-1. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon D70 Gallery & Pentax K-1 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera often, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon D70 features exterior dimensions of 140mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.5" x 4.4" x 3.1") having a weight of 679 grams (1.50 lbs) and the Pentax K-1 has proportions of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") with a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the D70 vs the K-1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D70 and K-1 is 61 and 55 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking technical specs. The visual underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D70 and K-1.

As you can tell, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The D70 using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Pentax K-1 will give extra detail using its extra 30MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The older D70 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.