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Nikon Z50 vs Pentax E70

Portability
74
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74
Nikon Z50 front
 
Pentax Optio E70 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Nikon Z50 vs Pentax E70 Key Specs

Nikon Z50
(Full Review)
  • 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
Pentax E70
(Full Review)
  • 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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Pentax E70

 Z50 E70 
ReleasedOctober 2019January 2009More modern by 131 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3.2"2.4"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution1040k112kClearer display (+928k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax E70 over the Nikon Z50

 E70 Z50 

Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Pentax E70

 Z50 E70 

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).

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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.

Nikon Z50 vs Pentax E70 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Z50 and E70 is 74 and 94 respectively.

Nikon Z50 vs Pentax E70 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Pentax E70 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z50 vs Pentax E70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z50 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax E70 as a Portrait photography camera
80
focusing manually
decent megapixels (21MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
19
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z50 Street photography factors
Pentax E70 Street photography factors
73
screen tilts
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
features focus via touch
weather proofing
very good high ISO (51,200)
no image stabilization
heavier than others in class (397 grams)
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z50 Sports photography features
Pentax E70 Sports photography features
75
decent megapixels (21 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
supports phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z50 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax E70 as a Travel photography camera
77
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
features focus via touch
decent megapixels (21MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
heavier than others in class (397g)
50
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z50 Landscape photography advice
Pentax E70 Landscape photography advice
79
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inch)
decent megapixels (21 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
no image stabilization
22
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.4 inch)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z50 Vlogging factors
Pentax E70 Vlogging factors
71
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external mic port
no image stabilization
heavier than others in class (397 grams)
22
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic jack
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Nikon Z50 vs Pentax E70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z50 and Pentax E70
 Nikon Z50Pentax Optio E70
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