Nikon D70 vs Pentax K-7

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Nikon D70 and Pentax K-7, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the D70 (6MP) and K-7 (15MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The D70 was unveiled 6 years prior to the K-7 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the D70 grades vs the K-7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D70 and Pentax K-7. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon D70 Gallery and Pentax K-7 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D70 has got external measurements of 140mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.5" x 4.4" x 3.1") having a weight of 679 grams (1.50 lbs) while the Pentax K-7 has dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

Look at the Nikon D70 and Pentax K-7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the D70 versus the K-7.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D70 and K-7 is 61 and 60 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading through technical specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the D70 and K-7.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Pentax K-7 to give extra detail having an extra 9MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older D70 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.