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Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax P70

Portability
61
Imaging
80
Features
92
Overall
84
Nikon Z7 Mark II front
 
Pentax Optio P70 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax P70 Key Specs

Nikon Z7 II
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Expand to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Released October 2020
  • Older Model is Nikon Z7
Pentax P70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-110mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 155g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Announced March 2009
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Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax P70 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Pentax P70

 Z7 II P70 
AnnouncedOctober 2020March 2009More recent by 142 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2100k230kCrisper display (+1870k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax P70 over the Nikon Z7 II

 P70 Z7 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Pentax P70

 Z7 II P70 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax P70 Physical Comparison

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).

Check out the Nikon Z7 II versus Pentax P70 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax P70 size comparison

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

Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax P70 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax P70 Sensor Comparison

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.

Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax P70 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax P70 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax P70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Portrait photography advice
Pentax P70 Portrait photography advice
88
you can focus manually
amazing megapixels (46 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has face detect focus
delivers RAW files
27
focusing manually
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Street photography info
Pentax P70 Street photography info
79
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
includes touch focus
environment proof
good ISO range (25,600)
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competition (155 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Sports photography details
Pentax P70 Sports photography details
90
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing megapixels (46 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has tracking focus
environment proof
has phase detect auto focus
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Travel photography highlights
Pentax P70 Travel photography highlights
72
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
includes touch focus
amazing megapixels (46 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
56
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (155 grams)
low resolution (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Landscape photography information
Pentax P70 Landscape photography information
88
you can focus manually
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
decent sized screen (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing megapixels (46MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
has dual storage slots
32
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Vlogging advice
Pentax P70 Vlogging advice
36
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has microphone jack
does not feature selfie friendly screen
25
quite wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic socket
heavier than competition (155g)
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Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax P70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 II and Pentax P70
 Nikon Z7 Mark IIPentax Optio P70
General Information
Make Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon Z7 Mark II Pentax Optio P70
Class Pro Mirrorless Ultracompact
Released 2020-10-14 2009-03-02
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 46 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 8256 x 5504 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 64
RAW format
Minimum enhanced ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
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 - 28-110mm (3.9x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing range - 10cm
Number of lenses 15 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3.2 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 2,100k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.60 m
Flash options 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
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 705 gr (1.55 lb) 155 gr (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9")
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 -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II) SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 2 1
Retail price $2,997 $200