Nikon D70s vs Pentax K-5 II
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![Nikon D70s front Nikon D70s front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Nikon-D70s-ek-fs.jpg)
![Pentax K-5 II front Pentax K-5 II front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Pentax-K-5-II/Pentax-K-5-II-front.jpg)
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Nikon D70s vs Pentax K-5 II Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 1600
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- No Video
- Nikon F Mount
- 679g - 140 x 111 x 78mm
- Launched April 2005
- Earlier Model is Nikon D70
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 760g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
- Introduced June 2013
- Superseded the Pentax K-5
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Nikon D70s vs Pentax K-5 II Overview
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.
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Nikon D70s vs Pentax K-5 II Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Nikon D70s over the Pentax K-5 II
D70s | K-5 II |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 II over the Nikon D70s
K-5 II | D70s | |||
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Introduced | June 2013 | ![]() | April 2005 | More modern by 98 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2" | Larger display (+1") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 130k | Clearer display (+791k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon D70s and Pentax K-5 II
D70s | K-5 II | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Nikon D70s vs Pentax K-5 II Physical Comparison
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.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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.
![Nikon D70s vs Pentax K-5 II size comparison Nikon D70s vs Pentax K-5 II size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-D70s-vs-Pentax-K-5-II-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D70s and K-5 II is 61 and 60 respectively.
![Nikon D70s vs Pentax K-5 II top view buttons comparison Nikon D70s vs Pentax K-5 II top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-D70s-vs-Pentax-K-5-II-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon D70s vs Pentax K-5 II Sensor Comparison
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.
![Nikon D70s vs Pentax K-5 II sensor size comparison Nikon D70s vs Pentax K-5 II sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-D70s-vs-Pentax-K-5-II-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon D70s vs Pentax K-5 II Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon D70s vs Pentax K-5 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon D70s vs Pentax K-5 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-D70s-vs-Pentax-K-5-II-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Portrait Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Nikon D70s vs Pentax K-5 II Specifications
Nikon D70s | Pentax K-5 II | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Pentax |
Model type | Nikon D70s | Pentax K-5 II |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Launched | 2005-04-20 | 2013-06-04 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Prime II |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 23.7 x 15.5mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 367.4mm² | 372.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 6 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
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 | - | 51200 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Cross type focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Nikon F | Pentax KAF2 |
Number of lenses | 309 | 151 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 130k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.5x | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames/s | 7.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 11.00 m | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/500 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (25, 30 fps) |
Max video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | - | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 679 grams (1.50 lb) | 760 grams (1.68 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 140 x 111 x 78mm (5.5" x 4.4" x 3.1") | 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 50 | 82 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 20.4 | 23.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.3 | 14.1 |
DXO Low light rating | 529 | 1235 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 980 photographs |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL3a | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 to 20 sec) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $700 | $830 |