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Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax E70

Portability
61
Imaging
80
Features
92
Overall
84
Nikon Z7 Mark II front
 
Pentax Optio E70 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax E70 Key Specs

Nikon Z7 II
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • 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
  • Announced October 2020
  • Superseded the Nikon Z7
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
  • Revealed January 2009
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Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax E70 Overview

Here is a extensive overview of the Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax E70, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and E70 (10MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and E70 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizing.

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The Z7 II was brought out 11 years later than the E70 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax E70 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Z7 II matches up against the E70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Pentax E70

 Z7 II E70 
RevealedOctober 2020January 2009Fresher by 144 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
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 Z7 II

 E70 Z7 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Pentax E70

 Z7 II E70 
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax E70 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z7 II has got physical dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) and the Pentax E70 has proportions of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Check out the Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax E70 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the Z7 II compared to the E70.

Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax E70 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Z7 II and E70 is 61 and 94 respectively.

Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax E70 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax E70 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by going over specifications. The photograph underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Z7 II and E70.

Plainly, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Z7 II due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Nikon Z7 II will offer greater detail having its extra 36 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent Z7 II should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax E70 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax E70 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax E70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Portrait photography information
Pentax E70 Portrait photography information
88
you can focus manually
great MP (46 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 II as a Street photography camera
Pentax E70 as a Street photography camera
79
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
includes touch to focus
weather sealing
great ISO range (25,600)
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Sports photography information
Pentax E70 Sports photography information
90
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great MP (46 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
has phase detect autofocus
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Travel photography features
Pentax E70 Travel photography features
72
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
includes touch to focus
great MP (46MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low MP (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 II as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax E70 as a Landscape photography camera
88
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is decent (3.2")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great MP (46 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
2 card slots
22
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.4 inches)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Vlogging information
Pentax E70 Vlogging information
36
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has mic support
screen is not selfie friendly
22
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
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Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax E70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 II and Pentax E70
 Nikon Z7 Mark IIPentax Optio E70
General Information
Brand Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon Z7 Mark II Pentax Optio E70
Category Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2020-10-14 2009-01-05
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 46 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 8256 x 5504 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 64 64
RAW format
Min boosted ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 493 9
Lens
Lens support Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 35-105mm (3.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 10cm
Number of lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2 inch 2.4 inch
Resolution of display 2,100 thousand dot 112 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.50 m
Flash modes Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
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 All around 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 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II) SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 2 Single
Retail cost $2,997 $140