Nikon Z50 vs Pentax E70
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Nikon Z50 vs Pentax E70 Key Specs
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- 21MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 397g - 127 x 94 x 60mm
- Launched October 2019
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- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.4" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 175g - 94 x 61 x 26mm
- Released January 2009
Nikon Z50 vs Pentax E70 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Nikon Z50 and Pentax E70, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Pentax. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the Z50 (21MP) and E70 (10MP) and the Z50 (APS-C) and E70 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe Z50 was revealed 10 years after the E70 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax E70 being a Compact camera.
Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Z50 grades against the E70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Nikon Z50 vs Pentax E70 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Z50 and Pentax Optio E70. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon Z50 Gallery and Pentax E70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Pentax E70
Z50 | E70 | |||
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Released | October 2019 | January 2009 | More modern by 131 months | |
Manually focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display size | 3.2" | 2.4" | Larger display (+0.8") | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 112k | Clearer display (+928k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax E70 over the Nikon Z50
E70 | Z50 |
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Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Pentax E70
Z50 | E70 |
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Nikon Z50 vs Pentax E70 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z50 enjoys external measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") having a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Pentax E70 has proportions of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).
Compare the Nikon Z50 and Pentax E70 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the Z50 compared to the E70.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Z50 and E70 is 74 and 94 respectively.
Nikon Z50 vs Pentax E70 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's tough to see the gap in sensor sizes merely by seeing technical specs. The image underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Z50 and E70.
As you have seen, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Z50 using its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Nikon Z50 will produce extra detail because of its extra 11MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern Z50 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
Nikon Z50 vs Pentax E70 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon Z50 vs Pentax E70 Specifications
Nikon Z50 | Pentax Optio E70 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Pentax |
Model type | Nikon Z50 | Pentax Optio E70 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2019-10-10 | 2009-01-05 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Expeed 6 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 21MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5568 x 3712 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 51200 | 6400 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 204800 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 209 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Nikon Z | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 10cm |
Amount of lenses | 15 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3.2 inches | 2.4 inches |
Display resolution | 1,040k dot | 112k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 11.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m (at ISO 100) | 3.50 m |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 397g (0.88 lbs) | 175g (0.39 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") | 94 x 61 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 320 shots | - |
Style of battery | Built-in | - |
Battery ID | EN-EL25 | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at release | $857 | $140 |