Pentax X70 vs Nikon D5300

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Pentax X70 vs Nikon D5300

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1/2.33 inch 28.2mm²
12.0 megapixels
26.00mm - 624.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Pentax X70 Review.
See real-world photos taken with the X70.

APS-C 366.6mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 12,800

Go in depth with our full Nikon D5300 Review.
How does it shoot? Nikon D5300 in the real world.
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Compare Nikon D5300 image quality against competitors.
What’s the bottom line? Read our Nikon D5300 conclusion.

Succeeded by the Pentax X90
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Differences

Pentax X70 advantages over Nikon D5300

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Faster JPEG shooting
11.0 fps vs 5.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)

Nikon D5300 advantages over Pentax X70

Larger sensor
APS-C vs 1/2.33 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs tilt-only
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Bigger pixels
~ 3.92 vs 1.53 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
RAW file ability
Yes vs No
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
Built-in GPS
GPS vs None
Geotag your photos
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

600 vs 170 shots
Capture more photos
Manual focus
Yes vs No
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
Thinner
76 mm vs 99 mm
Thinner
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Newer
11 years vs 16 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
HDMI out
HDMI out vs None
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
More dots on screen
1037k vs 230k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Shoots 1080p video
Yes vs No
You'll want this if you shoot video
More pixels
24.2 vs 12.0 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Longer exposure
30 vs 4 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Higher extended ISO
25600 vs 6400 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

We haven’t finished our review of the Pentax X70, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
See our Pentax X70 First Shots

Excellent image quality similar to more expensive DSLRs (like the D7100); Great dynamic range; Responsive all-around performer; Excellent Full HD video-shooting quality; Built-in Wi-Fi with remote control and sharing features; Built-in GPS; Compact and lightweight size; 18-140mm kit lens performs well for its type and has a very versatile focus length range.
AA-filterless sensor makes it more prone to moire; Burst speed slows with highest quality 14-bit RAW images; Live View mode not as good as some competitors; No external headphone jack; GPS receiver not very sensitive.
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The Competition

Compared to Olympus SP-590UZ

Pentax X70

Olympus SP-590UZ

$400
1/2.33 inch

Tiltable Screen
Faster shutter

$450
1/2.33 inch

Manual focus
Longer exposure

Compare Pentax X70 vs Olympus SP-590UZ

Nikon D5300

Olympus SP-590UZ

$549
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Larger sensor

$450
1/2.33 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization

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Compared to Nikon P90

Pentax X70

Nikon P90

$400
1/2.33 inch

Faster JPEG shooting
Faster shutter

$400
1/2.33 inch

Longer exposure

Compare Pentax X70 vs Nikon P90

Nikon D5300

Nikon P90

$549
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Larger sensor

$400
1/2.33 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization

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Compared to Pentax X90

Pentax X70

Pentax X90

$400
1/2.33 inch

Tiltable Screen
Faster JPEG shooting

$400
1/2.33 inch

Longer stills battery life
HDMI out

Compare Pentax X70 vs Pentax X90

Nikon D5300

Pentax X90

$549
APS-C

Larger sensor
Tilt-swivel screen

$400
1/2.33 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization

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Compared to Pentax K-3

Pentax X70

Pentax K-3

$400
1/2.33 inch

Less expensive
Tiltable Screen

$699
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Pentax X70 vs Pentax K-3

Nikon D5300

Pentax K-3

$549
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Fast startup

$699
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

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Compared to Canon T6s

Pentax X70

Canon T6s

$400
1/2.33 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Faster JPEG shooting

$619
APS-C

Larger sensor
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Pentax X70 vs Canon T6s

Nikon D5300

Canon T6s

$549
APS-C

Larger sensor
Fast startup

$619
APS-C

Touchscreen
NFC

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