Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax P70

Lets look much closer at the Nikon Z7 II versus Pentax P70, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Nikon and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and P70 (12MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and P70 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.

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The Z7 II was announced 11 years later than the P70 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax P70 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Z7 II grades against the P70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Z7 Mark II and Pentax Optio P70. The whole galleries are available at Nikon Z7 II Gallery and Pentax P70 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z7 II features outer measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) while the Pentax P70 has measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the Z7 II and the P70.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z7 II and P70 is 61 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to see the difference in sensor measurements simply by checking out technical specs. The graphic below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Z7 II and P70.

As you have seen, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Z7 II having a larger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Nikon Z7 II will show more detail with its extra 34MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more recent Z7 II will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.