Nikon Df vs Pentax X70

Let's look more in depth at the Nikon Df and Pentax X70, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Df (16MP) and X70 (12MP) and the Df (Full frame) and X70 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The Df was unveiled 4 years after the X70 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Df being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Df matches up vs the X70 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Df & Pentax X70. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon Df Gallery & Pentax X70 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon Df provides outer dimensions of 144mm x 110mm x 67mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs) and the Pentax X70 has proportions of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") and a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the Df and the X70.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Df and X70 is 59 and 71 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes only by researching technical specs. The picture here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Df and X70.

As you can tell, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Df with its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Nikon Df will result in extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The newer Df will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.