Nikon D70s vs Pentax K-30
61 Imaging
44 Features
39 Overall
42
![Nikon D70s front Nikon D70s front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Nikon-D70s-ek-fs.jpg)
![Pentax K-30 front Pentax K-30 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Pentax-K-30/Pentax-K-30-front.jpg)
63 Imaging
57 Features
66 Overall
60
Nikon D70s vs Pentax K-30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 1600
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- No Video
- Nikon F Mount
- 679g - 140 x 111 x 78mm
- Introduced April 2005
- Succeeded the Nikon D70
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 650g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
- Announced October 2012
- Replacement is Pentax K-50
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/samsung-evo-microsd-cards-featur-218x150.jpg)
Nikon D70s vs Pentax K-30 Overview
Lets take a deeper look at the Nikon D70s versus Pentax K-30, both Advanced DSLR cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the D70s (6MP) and K-30 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (APS-C).
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/tiktok-218x150.jpg)
The D70s was introduced 8 years earlier than the K-30 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the D70s grades against the K-30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ai-licence-218x150.jpg)
Nikon D70s vs Pentax K-30 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D70s & Pentax K-30. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon D70s Gallery & Pentax K-30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D70s over the Pentax K-30
D70s | K-30 |
---|
Reasons to pick Pentax K-30 over the Nikon D70s
K-30 | D70s | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Announced | October 2012 | ![]() | April 2005 | Fresher by 91 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2" | Bigger screen (+1") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 130k | Crisper screen (+791k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon D70s and Pentax K-30
D70s | K-30 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither provides Touch friendly screen |
Nikon D70s vs Pentax K-30 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry your camera, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon D70s provides outer measurements of 140mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.5" x 4.4" x 3.1") along with a weight of 679 grams (1.50 lbs) and the Pentax K-30 has proportions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).
Check the Nikon D70s versus Pentax K-30 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the D70s compared to the K-30.
![Nikon D70s vs Pentax K-30 size comparison Nikon D70s vs Pentax K-30 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-D70s-vs-Pentax-K-30-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the D70s and K-30 is 61 and 63 respectively.
![Nikon D70s vs Pentax K-30 top view buttons comparison Nikon D70s vs Pentax K-30 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-D70s-vs-Pentax-K-30-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon D70s vs Pentax K-30 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing simply by viewing specs. The photograph below may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the D70s and K-30.
All in all, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Pentax K-30 to provide you with extra detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The older D70s will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
![Nikon D70s vs Pentax K-30 sensor size comparison Nikon D70s vs Pentax K-30 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-D70s-vs-Pentax-K-30-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon D70s vs Pentax K-30 Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon D70s vs Pentax K-30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon D70s vs Pentax K-30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-D70s-vs-Pentax-K-30-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/photography-glossary-218x150.jpg)
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/snapchat-218x150.jpg)
Street Comparison
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/iphone-optical-stabilization-218x150.jpg)
Sports Comparison
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/maxresdefault-218x150.jpg)
Travel Comparison
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Approach-to-AI-Generated-Content-218x150.jpg)
Landscape Comparison
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/No-Surprise-Pentax-17-Pre-Orders-218x150.jpg)
Vlogging Comparison
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/LP3_cut_13f_0212-218x150.jpg)
Nikon D70s vs Pentax K-30 Specifications
Nikon D70s | Pentax K-30 | |
---|---|---|
General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Pentax |
Model type | Nikon D70s | Pentax K-30 |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 2005-04-20 | 2012-10-29 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Prime M |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 23.7 x 15.5mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 367.4mm² | 372.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 6MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 3008 x 2000 | 4928 x 3264 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Cross type focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Nikon F | Pentax KAF2 |
Available lenses | 309 | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 130k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.5x | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/6000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0fps | 6.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 11.00 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye,Slow Sync, Slow Sync+ Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/500 secs | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50,30,25,24 fps), 640 x 424 (30,25,24 fps) |
Max video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
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 | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 679 gr (1.50 lbs) | 650 gr (1.43 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 140 x 111 x 78mm (5.5" x 4.4" x 3.1") | 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 50 | 79 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 20.4 | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.3 | 13.0 |
DXO Low light rating | 529 | 1129 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 410 photographs |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL3a | D-LI109,4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 to 20 sec) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $700 | $525 |