Nikon D7100 vs Pentax K-70

Lets take a more detailed look at the Nikon D7100 versus Pentax K-70, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Nikon and Pentax. The resolution of the D7100 (24MP) and the K-70 (24MP) is fairly close and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The D7100 was announced 4 years prior to the K-70 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon D7100 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax K-70 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick overview of how the D7100 matches up against the K-70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon D7100 and Pentax K-70. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon D7100 Gallery and Pentax K-70 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D7100 has got outside dimensions of 136mm x 107mm x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 765 grams (1.69 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-70 has dimensions of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") and a weight of 688 grams (1.52 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon D7100 versus Pentax K-70 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the D7100 and the K-70.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the D7100 and K-70 is 59 and 62 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through specifications. The image here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the D7100 and K-70.

To sum up, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you would want to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged D7100 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.