Nikon D70s vs Pentax K-5 II

Lets look a little more closely at the Nikon D70s versus Pentax K-5 II, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by brands Nikon and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the D70s (6MP) and K-5 II (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The D70s was revealed 9 years earlier than the K-5 II which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the D70s matches up against the K-5 II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon D70s & Pentax K-5 II. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon D70s Gallery & Pentax K-5 II Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon D70s provides physical measurements of 140mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.5" x 4.4" x 3.1") with a weight of 679 grams (1.50 lbs) and the Pentax K-5 II has specifications of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") along with a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon D70s versus Pentax K-5 II in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the D70s compared to the K-5 II.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D70s and K-5 II is 61 and 60 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the D70s and K-5 II.

Clearly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Pentax K-5 II to offer greater detail because of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged D70s is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.