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Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax K-70

Portability
61
Imaging
80
Features
92
Overall
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Nikon Z7 Mark II front
 
Pentax K-70 front
Portability
62
Imaging
67
Features
81
Overall
72

Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax K-70 Key Specs

Nikon Z7 II
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Revealed October 2020
  • Replaced the Nikon Z7
Pentax K-70
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 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
  • Released June 2016
  • Replacement is Pentax KF
Photography Glossary

Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax K-70 Overview

Let's look closer at the Nikon Z7 II versus Pentax K-70, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Nikon and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and K-70 (24MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and K-70 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The Z7 II was unveiled 4 years later than the K-70 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-70 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Z7 II grades against the K-70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Pentax K-70

 Z7 II K-70 
ReleasedOctober 2020June 2016More recent by 53 months
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k921kClearer screen (+1179k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-70 over the Nikon Z7 II

 K-70 Z7 II 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Pentax K-70

 Z7 II K-70 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus

Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax K-70 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z7 II has exterior dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) while the Pentax K-70 has dimensions of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") with a weight of 688 grams (1.52 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon Z7 II versus Pentax K-70 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the Z7 II against the K-70.

Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax K-70 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z7 II and K-70 is 61 and 62 respectively.

Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax K-70 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax K-70 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements merely by viewing technical specs. The visual below will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z7 II and K-70.

As you can tell, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Z7 II having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Nikon Z7 II will result in greater detail having an extra 22MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots more aggressively. The more recent Z7 II will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax K-70 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax K-70 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax K-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Portrait photography info
Pentax K-70 Portrait photography info
88
manual focus
sensor resolution is amazing (46MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
80
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon Z7 II
Street photography with Pentax K-70
79
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
has focus via touch
environment proofing
great high ISO (25,600)
71
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
above average high ISO (102,400)
more heavy than competition (688 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Sports photography info
Pentax K-70 Sports photography info
90
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is amazing (46 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
has phase detect autofocus
72
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
comes with phase detect AF
max fps very slow (6.0 fps)
not so great battery pack (410 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Travel photography info
Pentax K-70 Travel photography info
72
environment proofing
has bluetooth
has focus via touch
sensor resolution is amazing (46 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
64
environment proofing
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
not so great battery pack (410 shots)
more heavy than competition (688g)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 II as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K-70 as a Landscape photography camera
88
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is amazing (46MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
no low pass filter
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
2 card slots
78
has manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
above average high ISO (102,400)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
not so great battery pack (410 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Vlogging factors
Pentax K-70 Vlogging factors
36
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external mic support
does not posses selfie friendly screen
71
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have microphone socket
more heavy than competition (688g)
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Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax K-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 II and Pentax K-70
 Nikon Z7 Mark IIPentax K-70
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon Z7 Mark II Pentax K-70
Category Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2020-10-14 2016-06-08
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - PRIME MII
Sensor type BSI-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 46 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 8256 x 5504 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 25600 102400
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Min enhanced ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 493 11
Cross type focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support Nikon Z Pentax KAF2
Available lenses 15 151
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen size 3.2 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 2,100 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.63x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 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
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 705 gr (1.55 lbs) 688 gr (1.52 lbs)
Physical 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 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 420 pictures 410 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 12 secs, continuous)
Time lapse recording
Storage type CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible)
Card slots Two Single
Launch cost $2,997 $649