Nikon D70 vs Pentax K20D

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon D70 & Pentax K20D. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon D70 Gallery & Pentax K20D Gallery.

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).

Look at the Nikon D70 and Pentax K20D in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.