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Nikon Z6 II vs Pentax E70

Portability
61
Imaging
77
Features
89
Overall
81
Nikon Z6 Mark II front
 
Pentax Optio E70 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Nikon Z6 II vs Pentax E70 Key Specs

Nikon Z6 II
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Revealed October 2020
  • Replaced the Nikon Z6
Pentax E70
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 175g - 94 x 61 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Nikon Z6 II vs Pentax E70 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Nikon Z6 II and Pentax E70, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and E70 (10MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and E70 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The Z6 II was introduced 11 years after the E70 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax E70 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Z6 II matches up against the E70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Pentax E70

 Z6 II E70 
LaunchedOctober 2020January 2009Newer by 144 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3.2"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution2100k112kClearer screen (+1988k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax E70 over the Nikon Z6 II

 E70 Z6 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Pentax E70

 Z6 II E70 
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Nikon Z6 II vs Pentax E70 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z6 II enjoys outside dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) whilst the Pentax E70 has measurements of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the Z6 II vs the E70.

Nikon Z6 II vs Pentax E70 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z6 II and E70 is 61 and 94 respectively.

Nikon Z6 II vs Pentax E70 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Pentax E70 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing technical specs. The image below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Z6 II and E70.

As you can tell, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Z6 II with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Nikon Z6 II will provide you with greater detail using its extra 15MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer Z6 II is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon Z6 II vs Pentax E70 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Pentax E70 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z6 II vs Pentax E70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Portrait photography advice
Pentax E70 Portrait photography advice
86
you can focus manually
excellent sensor resolution (25 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Street photography camera
Pentax E70 as a Street photography camera
78
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
provides focus via touch
environment proof
very good high ISO (51,200)
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon Z6 II
Sports photography with Pentax E70
82
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent sensor resolution (25MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
comes with phase detect AF
bad battery power (410 CIPA)
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Travel photography factors
Pentax E70 Travel photography factors
66
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
provides focus via touch
excellent sensor resolution (25MP)
bad battery power (410 per charge)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
50
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Landscape photography factors
Pentax E70 Landscape photography factors
82
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent sensor resolution (25MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
very good high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
has double storage slots
bad battery power (410 per charge)
22
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.4")
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Vlogging highlights
Pentax E70 Vlogging highlights
36
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have microphone port
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
22
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
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Nikon Z6 II vs Pentax E70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z6 II and Pentax E70
 Nikon Z6 Mark IIPentax Optio E70
General Information
Brand Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon Z6 Mark II Pentax Optio E70
Category Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2020-10-14 2009-01-05
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 25MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6048 x 4024 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 51200 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 273 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens focal range - 35-105mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance - 10cm
Number of lenses 15 -
Crop factor 1 5.9
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3.2" 2.4"
Resolution of display 2,100k dots 112k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 14.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.50 m
Flash settings Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 56 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 56 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 28 Mbps, 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 data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 705 grams (1.55 lbs) 175 grams (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 94 x 61 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0")
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 410 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type CFexpress Type B / XQD SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Dual 1
Cost at release $1,997 $140