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Nikon D70 vs Pentax K10D

Portability
61
Imaging
44
Features
39
Overall
42
Nikon D70 front
 
Pentax K10D front
Portability
59
Imaging
49
Features
43
Overall
46

Nikon D70 vs Pentax K10D Key Specs

Nikon D70
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 679g - 140 x 111 x 78mm
  • Announced April 2004
  • Replacement is Nikon D80
Pentax K10D
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
  • Announced December 2006
  • Newer Model is Pentax K20D
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Nikon D70 vs Pentax K10D Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the Nikon D70 and Pentax K10D, both Advanced DSLR cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the D70 (6MP) and K10D (10MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The D70 was brought out 3 years earlier than the K10D which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the D70 matches up versus the K10D with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D70 over the Pentax K10D

 D70 K10D 

Reasons to pick Pentax K10D over the Nikon D70

 K10D D70 
AnnouncedDecember 2006April 2004Newer by 32 months
Screen sizing2.5"1.8"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution210k130kSharper screen (+80k dot)

Common features in the Nikon D70 and Pentax K10D

 D70 K10D 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Nikon D70 vs Pentax K10D Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D70 has got outside measurements of 140mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.5" x 4.4" x 3.1") with a weight of 679 grams (1.50 lbs) whilst the Pentax K10D has dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the D70 compared to the K10D.

Nikon D70 vs Pentax K10D size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D70 and K10D is 61 and 59 respectively.

Nikon D70 vs Pentax K10D top view buttons comparison

Nikon D70 vs Pentax K10D Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions purely by researching specifications. The picture here may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the D70 and K10D.

To sum up, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Pentax K10D to result in more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged D70 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon D70 vs Pentax K10D sensor size comparison

Nikon D70 vs Pentax K10D Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D70 vs Pentax K10D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon D70
Portrait photography with Pentax K10D
53
you can focus manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/500s)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
low MP (6 megapixels)
53
manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview
low resolution (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D70 Street photography details
Pentax K10D Street photography details
53
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D70 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K10D as a Sports photography camera
43
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
max fps low (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (6 megapixels)
53
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no liveview
max frames per second low (3.0 fps)
low resolution (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D70 Travel photography advice
Pentax K10D Travel photography advice
43
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
low MP (6MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
49
weather sealing
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
low resolution (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D70 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K10D as a Landscape photography camera
45
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
small screen (1.8 inches)
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low MP (6MP)
doesn't have Timelapse function
55
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no liveview
low resolution (10 megapixels)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D70 Vlogging features
Pentax K10D Vlogging features
9
can't shoot video
9
can't shoot video
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Nikon D70 vs Pentax K10D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D70 and Pentax K10D
 Nikon D70Pentax K10D
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon D70 Pentax K10D
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Announced 2004-04-05 2006-12-15
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.7 x 15.5mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 367.4mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Full resolution 3008 x 2000 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support Nikon F Pentax KAF2
Number of lenses 309 151
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 1.8" 2.5"
Display resolution 130k dots 210k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x 0.64x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 11.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Auto Red Eye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/500 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Max video resolution None None
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 679 gr (1.50 pounds) 793 gr (1.75 pounds)
Dimensions 140 x 111 x 78mm (5.5" x 4.4" x 3.1") 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 50 66
DXO Color Depth rating 20.4 22.7
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.3 11.6
DXO Low light rating 529 522
Other
Battery ID EN-EL3 -
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $296 $700