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Nikon Z5 vs Pentax K-70

Portability
62
Imaging
76
Features
86
Overall
80
Nikon Z5 front
 
Pentax K-70 front
Portability
62
Imaging
67
Features
81
Overall
72

Nikon Z5 vs Pentax K-70 Key Specs

Nikon Z5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Released July 2020
Pentax K-70
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 688g - 126 x 93 x 74mm
  • Launched June 2016
  • Updated by Pentax KF
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Nikon Z5 vs Pentax K-70 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Nikon Z5 and Pentax K-70, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Nikon and Pentax. The resolution of the Z5 (24MP) and the K-70 (24MP) is very well matched but the Z5 (Full frame) and K-70 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The Z5 was introduced 4 years after the K-70 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-70 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Z5 matches up against the K-70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Pentax K-70

 Z5 K-70 
LaunchedJuly 2020June 2016More modern by 51 months
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1040k921kCrisper display (+119k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-70 over the Nikon Z5

 K-70 Z5 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Nikon Z5 and Pentax K-70

 Z5 K-70 
Focus manually More accurate focus

Nikon Z5 vs Pentax K-70 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon Z5 has got exterior dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) and the Pentax K-70 has specifications of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 688 grams (1.52 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the Z5 and the K-70.

Nikon Z5 vs Pentax K-70 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z5 and K-70 is 62 and 62 respectively.

Nikon Z5 vs Pentax K-70 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Pentax K-70 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes just by looking at a spec sheet. The picture here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Z5 and K-70.

As you can see, both of these cameras offer the same exact megapixels but not the same sensor sizes. The Z5 uses the larger sensor which should make getting bokeh simpler. The newer Z5 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon Z5 vs Pentax K-70 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Pentax K-70 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z5 vs Pentax K-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon Z5
Portrait photography with Pentax K-70
85
you can focus manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detect focus
supports RAW formats
80
manual focus
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon Z5
Street photography with Pentax K-70
74
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
supports focus via touch
weather proofing
great high ISO (51,200)
more heavy than competition (675 grams)
71
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment proof
good high ISO (102,400)
more heavy than others (688g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z5 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K-70 as a Sports photography camera
82
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
good battery pack (470 shots)
supports phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (4.5 frames per second)
72
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
supports phase detect autofocus
max frames per second very slow (6.0 frames/s)
not so great battery pack (410 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon Z5
Travel photography with Pentax K-70
68
good battery pack (470 shots)
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
supports focus via touch
MP count good (24 megapixels)
more heavy than competition (675g)
display is not selfie friendly
64
environment proof
good MP (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
not so great battery pack (410 per charge)
more heavy than others (688 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon Z5
Landscape photography with Pentax K-70
86
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
great high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
good battery pack (470 shots)
2 card slots
78
manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
good high ISO (102,400)
supports RAW files
environment proof
not so great battery pack (410 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z5 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K-70 as a Vlogging camera
34
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with microphone support
display is not selfie friendly
more heavy than competition (675 grams)
71
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external microphone jack
more heavy than others (688 grams)
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Nikon Z5 vs Pentax K-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z5 and Pentax K-70
 Nikon Z5Pentax K-70
General Information
Brand Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon Z5 Pentax K-70
Class Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2020-07-20 2016-06-08
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed 6 PRIME MII
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 6016 x 4016 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 51200 102400
Max enhanced ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
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 273 11
Cross focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount Nikon Z Pentax KAF2
Number of lenses 15 151
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.63x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.5fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 675g (1.49 pounds) 688g (1.52 pounds)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 126 x 93 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 470 pictures 410 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL15c -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 12 secs, continuous)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible)
Storage slots Two One
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