Nikon D70s vs Pentax K-1

In this write-up, we are comparing the Nikon D70s and Pentax K-1, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Pentax. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the D70s (6MP) and K-1 (36MP) and the D70s (APS-C) and K-1 (Full frame) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The D70s was released 11 years before the K-1 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the D70s grades versus the K-1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon D70s and Pentax K-1. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon D70s Gallery and Pentax K-1 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon D70s offers outside measurements of 140mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.5" x 4.4" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 679 grams (1.50 lbs) and the Pentax K-1 has proportions of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") and a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon D70s and Pentax K-1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the D70s compared to the K-1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the D70s and K-1 is 61 and 55 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reviewing a spec sheet. The image underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the D70s and K-1.

As you can see, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The D70s due to its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Pentax K-1 will deliver more detail as a result of its extra 30 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged D70s is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.