Nikon D70 vs Pentax K-3

Let's look a little more closely at the Nikon D70 vs Pentax K-3, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by companies Nikon and Pentax. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the D70 (6MP) and K-3 (24MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The D70 was revealed 11 years before the K-3 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the D70 scores vs the K-3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon D70 and Pentax K-3. The full galleries are available at Nikon D70 Gallery and Pentax K-3 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon D70 comes with outside measurements of 140mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.5" x 4.4" x 3.1") along with a weight of 679 grams (1.50 lbs) while the Pentax K-3 has specifications of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the D70 against the K-3.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D70 and K-3 is 61 and 59 respectively.

Normally, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements merely by looking at specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the D70 and K-3.

All in all, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Pentax K-3 to resolve extra detail because of its extra 18 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older D70 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.