Nikon L840 vs Pentax K-70

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Nikon L840 vs Pentax K-70

1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
16.1 megapixels
23.00mm - 855.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Nikon L840 Review.
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APS-C 366.6mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 102,400

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Succeeded by the Nikon B500
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Differences

Nikon L840 advantages over Pentax K-70

In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
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

740 vs 410 shots
Capture more photos
Faster JPEG shooting
7.4 fps vs 6.1 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos

Pentax K-70 advantages over Nikon L840

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Larger sensor
APS-C vs 1/2.3 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
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Bigger pixels
~ 3.92 vs 1.34 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
High resolution composite
Yes vs No
Combine multiple shots to form a super hi-res version
RAW file ability
Yes vs No
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Manual focus
Yes vs No
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
More pixels
24.2 vs 16.1 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
Bigger JPEG buffer
47 vs 7 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/6000 vs 1/1500 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
102400 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
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
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

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Review Excerpt

We haven’t finished our review of the Nikon L840, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
Read our Nikon L840 Shooter's Report

Huge bang for the buck; Great image quality; Excellent high ISO performance; Fast autofocus; Good burst frame rate with deep buffer; Pentaprism viewfinder; Twin control dials; Articulated LCD; Comprehensive weather-sealing and freeze-proofing; Unbelievable wealth of rare to unique (yet very useful) features
Wi-Fi wireless communication is slow, clumsy and unintuitive; Video autofocus is prone to hunting or racking focus; Slow buffer clearing; Rather heavy for an entry-level DSLR; Autofocus and metering systems are a bit dated; Below average battery life
Read our Pentax K-70 Review

The Competition

Compared to Nikon L830

Nikon L840

Nikon L830

$300
1/2.3 inch

In-camera panoramas
Built-in Wi-Fi

$400
1/2.3 inch

Slower slow-motion
Shoots 60p video

Compare Nikon L840 vs Nikon L830

Pentax K-70

Nikon L830

$597
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Focus peaking

$400
1/2.3 inch

Longer stills battery life
Faster JPEG shooting

Compare Pentax K-70 vs Nikon L830

Compared to Nikon P530

Nikon L840

Nikon P530

$300
1/2.3 inch

In-camera panoramas
Tiltable Screen

$279
1/2.3 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
More telephoto lens reach

Compare Nikon L840 vs Nikon P530

Pentax K-70

Nikon P530

$597
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Focus peaking

$279
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Faster JPEG shooting

Compare Pentax K-70 vs Nikon P530

Compared to Canon T6s

Nikon L840

Canon T6s

$300
1/2.3 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
In-camera panoramas

$619
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Larger sensor

Compare Nikon L840 vs Canon T6s

Pentax K-70

Canon T6s

$597
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$619
APS-C

Touchscreen
NFC

Compare Pentax K-70 vs Canon T6s

Compared to Nikon B500

Nikon L840

Nikon B500

$300
1/2.3 inch

Longer exposure

$322
1/2.3 inch

Built-in Bluetooth

Compare Nikon L840 vs Nikon B500

Pentax K-70

Nikon B500

$597
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$322
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Pentax K-70 vs Nikon B500

Compared to Canon 77D

Nikon L840

Canon 77D

$300
1/2.3 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
In-camera panoramas

$550
APS-C

Larger sensor
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Nikon L840 vs Canon 77D

Pentax K-70

Canon 77D

$597
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$550
APS-C

Touchscreen
Fast startup

Compare Pentax K-70 vs Canon 77D

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