Nikon D90 vs Pentax K-70

Here is a in depth review of the Nikon D90 vs Pentax K-70, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Nikon and Pentax. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the D90 (12MP) and K-70 (24MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The D90 was brought out 8 years earlier than the K-70 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon D90 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax K-70 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the D90 scores vs the K-70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D90 & Pentax K-70. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon D90 Gallery & Pentax K-70 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon D90 enjoys exterior dimensions of 132mm x 103mm x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") having a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs) and the Pentax K-70 has proportions of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") and a weight of 688 grams (1.52 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the D90 versus the K-70.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the D90 and K-70 is 60 and 62 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing simply by seeing specifications. The visual here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the D90 and K-70.

Plainly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Pentax K-70 to produce more detail having its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images much more aggressively. The older D90 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.