Nikon D1X vs Pentax K-70

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      Specifications

      General Nikon D1X Pentax K-70
      BrandNikonPentax
      ModelD1XK-70
      Predecessor ModelNikon D1
      Successor ModelNikon D2X Pentax KF
      MSRP$649/£559 (body only), £799 (w/18-135mm lens)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon D1X Pentax K-70
      Sensor TypeCCDCMOS
      Sensor FormatDX
      Sensor SizeAPS-CAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions23.7 x 15.6 mm23.5 x 15.6 mm
      Total Pixels6 Megapixel24.78 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels5.3 Megapixel24.2 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range125 - 800100 - 102,400
      Sensor Shift High Resolution Mode
      Photo Nikon D1X Pentax K-70
      ProcessorPRIME MII
      Max Image Resolution3008 x 19606000 x 4000
      Other Resolutions2000 x 13124608 x 3072, 3072 x 2048, 1920 x 1280
      Image Aspect Ratios3:23:2
      Image File FormatDNG, JPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal, BasicBest, better, good
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Color SpacesRGB, Adobe RGB
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, CTE, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Custom, Daylight, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Day White), Fluorescent (Daylight), Fluorescent (Warm White), Manual, Multi Auto WB, Shade, Tungsten
      Focus Nikon D1X Pentax K-70
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous      		Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoAutomatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-3 to +18 EV
      Number of Focus Points11
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points9
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Focusing ScreenB-type BriteView Clear Matte Screen III; Interchangeable with Optional E-type Screen with Grid LinesNatural-Bright-Matte III focusing screen
      Optics Nikon D1X Pentax K-70
      Lens MountNikon FPentax KAF2
      Crop Factor1.5x1.5x
      Image StabilizationSensor Shift
      Image Stabilization Compensation4.5 stops
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorInstant-return type
      Screen Nikon D1X Pentax K-70
      Screen TypeFixedFully Articulated
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size2.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution130k dot921k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon D1X Pentax K-70
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)Optical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Coverage96%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.80x0.95x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.53x0.63x
      Viewfinder Eyepoint20.5 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-3.5 to +1.5
      Shutter Nikon D1X Pentax K-70
      Shutter TypeCharge-coupled electronic and mechanicalElectronically controlled vertical-run focal plane (electronic when using Pixel Shift Resolution)
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/16000 sec1/6000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting3.0 fps6.0 fps
      Mirror Lock Up
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 6 fps at 24 MP for up to 40 Frames (JPEG) / 10 Frames (Raw)
      Up to 3 fps at 24 MP for up to 100 Frames (JPEG) / 16 Frames (Raw)
      Flash Nikon D1X Pentax K-70
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesFront curtain
      Rear curtain
      Red-Eye
      Slow
      Red-Eye Slow      		Auto
      auto w/redeye reduction
      flash on
      flash + redeye reduction
      slow sync
      trailing curtain sync
      manual
      Flash Range12.00 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/500 sec1/180 sec
      Flash Compensation-2 to +1 EV
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemSB-24: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash
      SB-27: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain
      SB-29s: Manual, Rear Curtain
      SB-50DX: D-TTL, Manual, Rear Curtain
      SB-80DX: D-TTL, Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red Eye Reduction
      SB-400: n/a, Not usable. No i-TTL function with these cameras, no custom setting option to control Manual output.
      SB-600: D-TTL, Manual, Red-Eye Reduction, AF Assist for multi area AF, Auto Zoom, Rear Curtain
      SB-800: D-TTL, Auto Aperture (AA), Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red-eye Reduction, AF, Zoom
      SB-900: Non CLS cameras: D-TTL, Non-TTL Auto Flash, Distance Priority Manual Flash, M, RPT, SU-4 type optical trigger
      SB-R1C1/SB-R200 triggered by SU-800: D-TTL, Auto Aperture (AA), Rear Curtain, Slow Sync, AF, Manual
      SB-R1, SB-R200 triggered by camera's built in flash: No built in flash      		P-TTL
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, Wireless
      Exposure Nikon D1X Pentax K-70
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Sensitivity Priority, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range0 to +22 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/2 EV, 1/3 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±5 EV (2, 3, 5 shots )
      Exposure LockLuminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L buttonCan be assigned to the AF/AE-L button
      Video Nikon D1X Pentax K-70
      Internal Recording ModesMOV/H.264
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080i @ 50/59.94 fps
      HD: 1280 x 720 @ 50/59.94 fps
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit25 min
      Terminals Nikon D1X Pentax K-70
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
      Other I/O1 x Micro-USB (USB 2.0) Input/Output
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro Type D
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon D1X Pentax K-70
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control wired or wireless
      Environmental Nikon D1X Pentax K-70
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature14 to 104°F / -10 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%
      Physical Nikon D1X Pentax K-70
      Dimensions157 x 153 x 85 mm (6.18 x 6.02 x 3.35")126 x 93 x 74 mm (4.94 x 3.66 x 2.91")
      Weight (inc. batteries)1200 g (2.65 lb / 42.33 oz)688 g (1.52 lb / 24.27 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.35 x 6.5 x 5.1"
      Package Weight2.81 lb
      Power and Storage Nikon D1X Pentax K-70
      Battery PackD-LI109
      Battery Life410 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: CompactFlash (Type I/II, compliant with UDMA), MicroDriveSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
      Other Nikon D1X Pentax K-70
      Self Timer 2 to 20 sec 2 or 12 secs, continuous
      Astro Tracer feature for Astrophotography
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy


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