Nikon Z7 vs Pentax X70

Below, we are reviewing the Nikon Z7 and Pentax X70, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the Z7 (46MP) and X70 (12MP) and the Z7 (Full frame) and X70 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The Z7 was brought out 9 years after the X70 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Z7 matches up versus the X70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Z7 & Pentax X70. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon Z7 Gallery & Pentax X70 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z7 enjoys external dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) while the Pentax X70 has dimensions of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the Z7 and the X70.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z7 and X70 is 62 and 71 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions only by looking through technical specs. The picture here might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z7 and X70.

As you have seen, both of those cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Z7 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Nikon Z7 will result in greater detail having its extra 34MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The newer Z7 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.