Let’s compare the Nikon D3400 vs Pentax K-70. Both cameras are considered entry-level, but the Pentax offers a lot more for the price! See if it’s worth paying more.
Our comparison table below covers all the important specifications of each camera. Below that, we specifically talk about the new improvements and which model is better suited for your needs.
Nikon D3400 Pentax K-70 Megapixels 24.2 24.2 Sensor Type CMOS CMOS Sensor Format APS-C (DX) APS-C Crop Factor 1.5x 1.5x AA Filter None On/Off Image Resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000 Body Image Stabilization No Yes Lens Mount Nikon FX/DX Pentax K ISO 100 - 25,600 100 - 102,400 Expanded ISO No None AF Points 11 11 Cross-type AF Points 1 9 Continuous Mode 5fps 6fps LCD 3.0" - Fixed 3.0" - Fully Articulated LCD Resolution 921,600 dots 921,600 dots Touchscreen No No Focus Peaking No Yes Top LCD Display No No Viewfinder Type Optical Optical Viewfinder Coverage 95% 100% Viewfinder Magnification 0.85x 0.95x Video Resolution 1920x1080 (60/50/30/25/24p) 1920x1080 (60i/50i/30/25/24p) 1280x720 (60/50p) 1280x720 (60/50p) Microphone Jack No Yes Headphone Jack No No Memory Card Type SD SD Dual Card Slots No No SD UHS Support UHS-I UHS-I Fastest Shutter Speed 1/4000 1/6000 Slowest Shutter Speed 30" 30" Bulb Mode Yes Yes JPEG Buffer Size 100 47 RAW Buffer Size 12 11 Time Lapse No Yes Built-in Flash Yes Yes Max Flash Sync Speed 1/200 1/180 Startup Time 0.5s 1.0s Built-in Wi-Fi No Yes Built-in GPS No No Built- in NFC No No Bluetooth Yes No USB Type USB 2.0 USB 2.0 Environmentally Sealed No Yes Battery Life (CIPA) 1200 shots 410 shots Battery Included Yes (EN-EL14a) Yes (D-LI109) Weight 15.17 oz (430g) 23.9 oz (678g) Size 4.9 x 3.9 x 3.0" 4.9 x 3.7 x 2.9" Price Amazon Amazon Release Date 2016 2016
Nikon D3400 Advantages:
- JPEG Buffer Size – 100 vs 47.
- RAW Buffer Size – 12 vs 11.
- Max Flash Sync Speed – 1/200 vs 1/180.
- Battery Life – 1200 shots vs 410 shots.
- Bluetooth Support
- Weight – The Nikon D3400 weighs 248g less.
- Less Expensive – The D3400 costs around $500 less
The D3400 has 3x longer battery life, bigger JPEG buffer (but even 47 is enough for most) and weighs a lot less. It’s
You can buy it at Amazon or read more reviews.
Pentax K-70 Advantages:
- AA Filter – The AA filter can be turned on and off.
- Body Image Stabilization – It has body image stabilization.
- ISO – 102,400 vs 25,600. Higher maximum ISO sensitivity.
- Cross-Type AF Points – 9 vs 1. Cross-type AF points are much more accurate and faster in low light.
- Continuous Mode – 6fps vs 5fps. It’s an advantage, but not something you will really notice that often.
- LCD – It is fully articulated.
- Focus Peaking – Very useful for seeing if your subject is in focus (both photo and video).
- Viewfinder Coverage – 100% vs 95%.
- Viewfinder Magnification – Higher magnification.
- Microphone Jack – If you’re going to record videos where audio quality is important, a microphone jack is super helpful.
- Faster Max Shutter Speed – 1/6000 vs 1/4000.
- Time-Lapse
- Built-in Wi-Fi
- Environmentally Sealed – The Pentax K-70 is much more protected for shooting outdoors in difficult terrain and bad weather conditions.
Pentax cameras are known for being extremely weather sealed, even their cheapest models. The K-70 is a better deal for extreme outdoor weather situations where you won’t have to panic in case of rain, snow etc.
It allows you to turn on/off the AA filter, has built-in body image stabilization regardless whether the lens has it (this feature alone is great for traveling), focus peaking and 9 vs 1 cross-type AF points.
You can buy it at Amazon or read more reviews.
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