Nikon D70s vs Pentax K110D

      Nikon D70s

      Pentax K110D
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Nikon D70s and the Pentax K110D, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Nikon D70s was introduced in April 2005 and Pentax K110D was introduced in May 2006. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Nikon D70s Highlights

      • 6.1 MP APS-C CCD Sensor
      • 200 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • 2.0" 130k dot Fixed Screen
      • Optical (pentaprism) Viewfinder
      • 3.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Pentax K110D Highlights

      • 6 MP APS-C CCD Sensor
      • 200 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • 11 Focus Points
      • 2.5" 210k dot Fixed Screen
      • Optical (pentamirror) Viewfinder
      • 2.8 fps Continuous Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Nikon D70s
      4. Advantage of Pentax K110D
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen and Viewfinder
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Nikon D70s and Pentax K110D.

      PROS

      Nikon D70s

      Pentax K110D

      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/500 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Built-in Flash

      CONS

      Nikon D70s

      Pentax K110D

      •   No Video Capture
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 6.1 Megapixel
      •   200 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Small Screen - 2.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 130k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   Low DxO Overall Score - 50
      •   Low USB Speed
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Built-in Microphone
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   No Video Capture
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 6 Megapixel
      •   200 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 210k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.8 fps
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Nikon D70s

      Pentax K110D

      •   Weight - 679 g (1.50 lb / 23.95 oz)
      •   Screen Size - 2.5"
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec
      •   Weight - 585 g (1.29 lb / 20.64 oz)

      Advantage of Nikon D70s

      Nikon D70s
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon D70s over Pentax K110D.

      Nikon D70s vs Pentax K110D
      Higher Sensor Resolution 6.1 Megapixel vs 6 Megapixel
      Top LCD Screen vs
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/8000 sec vs 1/4000 sec
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 3.0 fps vs 2.8 fps
      Higher Flash Sync Speed 1/500 sec vs 1/180 sec
      Orientation Sensor vs

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      Nikon D80
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      APS-C

      10.2 MP

      Nikon D40
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      APS-C

      6.1 MP

      Nikon D60
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      APS-C

      10.2 MP

      Nikon D70
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      APS-C

      6.1 MP

      Nikon D50
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      APS-C

      6.1 MP

      Nikon D90
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      APS-C

      12.3 MP

      Nikon D40X
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      APS-C

      10.2 MP

      Canon M6 II
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Nikon Z30
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      APS-C

      20.9 MP

      Nikon Z50
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      APS-C

      20.9 MP

      Canon 40D
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      APS-C

      10.1 MP

      Canon 1D II
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      APS-H

      8.2 MP

      Advantage of Pentax K110D

      Pentax K110D
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Pentax K110D over Nikon D70s.

      Nikon D70s vs Pentax K110D
      Higher Native ISO 1,600 vs 3,200
      Max Image Resolution 3008 x 2000 vs 3008 x 2008
      Larger Screen 2.0" vs 2.5"
      Higher Resolution Screen 130k dot vs 210k dot
      Higher Viewfinder Coverage 95% vs 96%
      Higher Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent) 0.50x vs 0.57x
      Higher USB Speed USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) vs USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      Built-in Microphone vs Stereo
      Lighter 679 g (1.50 lb / 23.95 oz) vs 585 g (1.29 lb / 20.64 oz)

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      Pentax K-m
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      APS-C

      10.0 MP

      Sony a7C
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Sony a6400
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon Rebel T5
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      APS-C

      18.0 MP

      Leica M-E Typ 220
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      Full Frame

      18.0 MP

      Nikon Z30
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      APS-C

      20.9 MP

      Sony a6300
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon 5DS R
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      Full Frame

      50.6 MP

      Sony a6100
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Sony DSLR-A330
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      APS-C

      10.2 MP

      Sony a6600
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon 70D
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      APS-C

      20.2 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Nikon D70s Pentax K110D
        Built-in Flash
      WEAKNESSES Nikon D70s Pentax K110D
        No Video Capture
        Low Resolution Sensor6.1 Megapixel6 Megapixel
        High Native ISO200200
        Low Native ISO1,6003,200
        Timelapse Recording
        No Face Detection
        No Image Stabilization
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen130k dot210k dot
        No Live View
        Low Max Continuous Shooting3.0 fps2.8 fps
        No HDMI Output
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Nikon D70s has a 2.0" screen with 130k dot resolution and Pentax K110D has a 2.5" screen with 210k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens.


      Viewfinder

      Nikon D70s has a built-in Optical (pentaprism) viewfinderPentax K110D has a built-in Optical (pentamirror) viewfinder. Nikon D70s has 95% coverage with 0.75x (0.50x 35mm equivalent) magnification and Pentax K110D has 96% coverage with 0.85x (0.57x 35mm equivalent) magnification.

      Sensor

      Nikon D70s features a 6.1 megapixel APS-C CCD sensor with dimensions of 23.7 x 15.6 mm and a total area of 369.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 200 - 1,600. Pentax K110D features a 6 megapixel APS-C CCD sensor with dimensions of 23.5 x 15.7 mm and a total area of 246.5 mm2. Its native ISO range is 200 - 3,200.


      Here is a sensor size comparison chart where you can see how different sensors compare with each other:

      Sensor size chart
      Sensor Dimensions Area Aspect Ratio Crop Factor
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      Image cannot be displayedAPS-C23.6 x 15.6 mm368.2 mm23:21.5x
      Image cannot be displayedAPS-C (Canon)22.3 x 14.9 mm332.3 mm23:21.6x
      Image cannot be displayedMicro Four Thirds17.4 x 13 mm226.2 mm24:32x
      Image cannot be displayed1-inch13.2 x 8.8 mm116.2 mm23:22.7x
      Image cannot be displayed1/1.7-inch7.44 x 5.58 mm41.5 mm24:34.7x
      Image cannot be displayed1/2.3-inch6.17 x 4.55 mm28.1 mm24:35.6x

      Photography Features

      Nikon D70s can take pictures up to 3008 x 2000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 2240 x 1488, 1504 x 1000 with 3:2 aspect ratios. Pentax K110D can take pictures up to 3008 x 2008 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 2400 x 1600, 1536 x 1024 with 3:2 aspect ratios.


      Lens Mount

      Nikon D70s has Nikon F lens mount and Pentax K110D has Pentax KAF lens mount. Due to their APS-C sensor their crop factor (also called lens multiplier) is equal to 1.5x. This means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length times 1.5.


      No Image Stabilization

      The cameras do not have image stabilization. On Nikon D70s it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Pentax K110D nothing can be done. On Pentax K110D it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Nikon D70s nothing can be done.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs

      Both models have USB inputs for data transfer.


      Battery

      Nikon D70s comes with EN-EL3a battery pack and Pentax K110D comes with 4 x AA battery pack.


      External Storage Slots

      Nikon D70s has a single CompactFlash (Type I/II, compliant with UDMA), MicroDrive card slot. Pentax K110D has a single SD/SDHC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Nikon D70s has Combined mechanical and CCD electronic shutter. Shutter speed can go up to 1/8000 sec on Nikon D70s, and up to 1/4000 sec on Pentax K110D. Nikon D70s can shoot continuously up to 3.0 fps. Pentax K110D can shoot continuously up to 2.8 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 11.00 m at ISO 100 on Nikon D70s. They also accept external flash. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/500 sec on Nikon D70s and 1/180 sec on Pentax K110D.

      Physical Parameters

      Nikon D70s body has dimensions of 140 x 111 x 78 mm (5.51 x 4.37 x 3.07") and Pentax K110D body has dimensions of 129 x 93 x 70 mm (5.08 x 3.66 x 2.76"). Nikon D70s weighs 679 g (1.50 lb / 23.95 oz) and Pentax K110D weighs 585 g (1.29 lb / 20.64 oz).

      Nikon D70s

      Pentax K110D

      140 mm

      111 mm

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      129 mm

      93 mm

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      93 mm

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      78 mm

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      70 mm

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      Size comparisons of Nikon D70s and Pentax K110D

      Nikon D70s and Pentax K110D for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Nikon D70s

      Pentax K110D

      AVERAGE
      62
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 130k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      AVERAGE
      56
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 210k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Nikon D70s

      Pentax K110D

      AVERAGE
      55
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 130k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   Orientation Sensor
      POOR
      47
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 210k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.8 fps

      Wildlife Photography

      Nikon D70s

      Pentax K110D

      POOR
      53
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 130k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor
      POOR
      46
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 210k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.8 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Portrait Photography

      Nikon D70s

      Pentax K110D

      GOOD
      72
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Small Screen - 2.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 130k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/500 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      63
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.5"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 210k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec

      Street Photography

      Nikon D70s

      Pentax K110D

      GOOD
      76
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 130k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 679 g (1.50 lb / 23.95 oz)
      GOOD
      75
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 210k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 585 g (1.29 lb / 20.64 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Nikon D70s

      Pentax K110D

      GOOD
      76
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 130k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 679 g (1.50 lb / 23.95 oz)
      GOOD
      79
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 210k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 585 g (1.29 lb / 20.64 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Nikon D70s and Pentax K110D and give them scores of 54 and 53 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Nikon D70s

      Pentax K110D

      OVERALL
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      OVERALL
      53

      Sensor

      Nikon D70s

      Pentax K110D

      AVERAGE
      66
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 6.1 Megapixel
      •   200 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Low DxO Overall Score - 50
      AVERAGE
      59
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 6 Megapixel
      •   200 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Nikon D70s

      Pentax K110D

      AVERAGE
      56
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/500 sec
      POOR
      51
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.8 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec

      Video

      Nikon D70s

      Pentax K110D

      BAD
      0
      •   No Image Stabilization
      BAD
      0
      •   No Image Stabilization

      Focusing

      Nikon D70s

      Pentax K110D

      GOOD
      75
      •   No Face Detection
      AVERAGE
      69
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Nikon D70s

      Pentax K110D

      AVERAGE
      65
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Small Screen - 2.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 130k dot
      AVERAGE
      64
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.5"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 210k dot

      Connectivity

      Nikon D70s

      Pentax K110D

      BAD
      33
      •   Low USB Speed
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Built-in Microphone
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      POOR
      52
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Nikon D70s

      Pentax K110D

      POOR
      41
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 679 g (1.50 lb / 23.95 oz)
      POOR
      42
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 585 g (1.29 lb / 20.64 oz)


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