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Nikon D70s vs Pentax Q

Portability
61
Imaging
44
Features
39
Overall
42
Nikon D70s front
 
Pentax Q front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
47
Overall
40

Nikon D70s vs Pentax Q Key Specs

Nikon D70s
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 679g - 140 x 111 x 78mm
  • Released April 2005
  • Previous Model is Nikon D70
Pentax Q
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 180g - 98 x 57 x 31mm
  • Announced June 2011
  • Replacement is Pentax Q10
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Nikon D70s vs Pentax Q Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Nikon D70s vs Pentax Q, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Nikon and Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the D70s (6MP) and Q (12MP) and the D70s (APS-C) and Q (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The D70s was revealed 7 years prior to the Q which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Nikon D70s being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax Q being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the D70s scores vs the Q for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D70s over the Pentax Q

 D70s Q 

Reasons to pick Pentax Q over the Nikon D70s

 Q D70s 
AnnouncedJune 2011April 2005More modern by 75 months
Screen sizing3"2"Bigger screen (+1")
Screen resolution460k130kCrisper screen (+330k dot)

Common features in the Nikon D70s and Pentax Q

 D70s Q 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Nikon D70s vs Pentax Q Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. 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 Q has sizing of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the D70s against the Q.

Nikon D70s vs Pentax Q size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D70s and Q is 61 and 93 respectively.

Nikon D70s vs Pentax Q top view buttons comparison

Nikon D70s vs Pentax Q Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes purely by looking at a spec sheet. The picture below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the D70s and Q.

As you can see, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The D70s using its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Pentax Q will give extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged D70s is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon D70s vs Pentax Q sensor size comparison

Nikon D70s vs Pentax Q Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D70s vs Pentax Q Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D70s Portrait photography factors
Pentax Q Portrait photography factors
53
manual focus
high flash sync (1/500 seconds)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview feature
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
45
manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000s)
exports RAW files
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon D70s Street photography factors
Pentax Q Street photography factors
53
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
69
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
exports RAW files
lighter than others in class (180g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon D70s
Sports photography with Pentax Q
43
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6MP)
32
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (230 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D70s Travel photography features
Pentax Q Travel photography features
43
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (6MP)
display is not selfie friendly
57
lighter than others in class (180g)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
low battery power (230 CIPA)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D70s Landscape photography factors
Pentax Q Landscape photography factors
45
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2 inches)
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6MP)
missing Timelapse function
51
manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax Q mount)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
exports RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (230 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D70s as a Vlogging camera
Pentax Q as a Vlogging camera
9
can't shoot video
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (180g)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic support
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Nikon D70s vs Pentax Q Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D70s and Pentax Q
 Nikon D70sPentax Q
General Information
Brand Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon D70s Pentax Q
Type Advanced DSLR Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2005-04-20 2011-06-23
Physical type Mid-size SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.7 x 15.5mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 367.4mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 6MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3008 x 2000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 200 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F Pentax Q
Available lenses 309 8
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2" 3"
Resolution of display 130k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 11.00 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/500 secs 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 679g (1.50 lbs) 180g (0.40 lbs)
Dimensions 140 x 111 x 78mm (5.5" x 4.4" x 3.1") 98 x 57 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 50 47
DXO Color Depth score 20.4 20.2
DXO Dynamic range score 10.3 11.1
DXO Low light score 529 189
Other
Battery life - 230 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL3a D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $700 $695