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Nikon D70 vs Pentax K20D

Portability
61
Imaging
44
Features
39
Overall
42
Nikon D70 front
 
Pentax K20D front
Portability
59
Imaging
54
Features
52
Overall
53

Nikon D70 vs Pentax K20D 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
  • Successor is Nikon D80
Pentax K20D
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
  • Released June 2008
  • Replaced the Pentax K10D
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Nikon D70 vs Pentax K20D Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Nikon D70 and Pentax K20D, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by brands Nikon and Pentax. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the D70 (6MP) and K20D (15MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The D70 was announced 5 years prior to the K20D which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the D70 scores versus the K20D with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D70 over the Pentax K20D

 D70 K20D 

Reasons to pick Pentax K20D over the Nikon D70

 K20D D70 
ReleasedJune 2008April 2004Newer by 51 months
Display sizing2.7"1.8"Larger display (+0.9")
Display resolution230k130kCrisper display (+100k dot)

Common features in the Nikon D70 and Pentax K20D

 D70 K20D 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Nikon D70 vs Pentax K20D Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you should think about its weight and size. The Nikon D70 features external measurements of 140mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.5" x 4.4" x 3.1") with a weight of 679 grams (1.50 lbs) while the Pentax K20D has specifications of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the D70 and the K20D.

Nikon D70 vs Pentax K20D size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the D70 and K20D is 61 and 59 respectively.

Nikon D70 vs Pentax K20D top view buttons comparison

Nikon D70 vs Pentax K20D Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions only by going over a spec sheet. The pic here should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the D70 and K20D.

As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Pentax K20D to deliver greater detail with its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged D70 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon D70 vs Pentax K20D sensor size comparison

Nikon D70 vs Pentax K20D Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D70 vs Pentax K20D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D70 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K20D as a Portrait photography camera
53
has manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have liveview
low MP (6MP)
72
manual focus
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon D70 Street photography factors
Pentax K20D Street photography factors
53
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
65
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proof
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D70 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K20D as a Sports photography camera
43
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
max fps very slow (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (6MP)
68
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
environment proof
supports phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon D70
Travel photography with Pentax K20D
43
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
low MP (6 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
64
environment proof
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
has built in flash
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D70 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K20D as a Landscape photography camera
45
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is small (1.8 inches)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low MP (6 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse function
71
manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proof
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D70 Vlogging advice
Pentax K20D Vlogging advice
9
no video recording
9
can't record video
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Nikon D70 vs Pentax K20D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D70 and Pentax K20D
 Nikon D70Pentax K20D
General Information
Company Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon D70 Pentax K20D
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Announced 2004-04-05 2008-06-25
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.7 x 15.5mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 367.4mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixels 15 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Maximum resolution 3008 x 2000 4672 x 3104
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon F Pentax KAF2
Total lenses 309 151
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 1.8 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 130 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
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 speed 3.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 11.00 m 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/500 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Maximum video resolution None None
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 679g (1.50 lbs) 800g (1.76 lbs)
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 score 50 65
DXO Color Depth score 20.4 22.9
DXO Dynamic range score 10.3 11.1
DXO Low light score 529 639
Other
Battery model EN-EL3 D-LI50
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $296 $700