Nikon D70s vs Pentax K10D

Let's take a closer look at the Nikon D70s vs Pentax K10D, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the D70s (6MP) and K10D (10MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The D70s was released 20 months prior to the K10D which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the D70s grades versus the K10D for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D70s and Pentax K10D. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon D70s Gallery and Pentax K10D Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon D70s provides physical 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) while the Pentax K10D has proportions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon D70s vs Pentax K10D in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the D70s and the K10D.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D70s and K10D is 61 and 59 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading a spec sheet. The image below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the D70s and K10D.

Clearly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Pentax K10D to offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged D70s is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.