Canon 1000D vs Pentax K-70

Following is a comprehensive review of the Canon 1000D and Pentax K-70, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by companies Canon and Pentax. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the 1000D (10MP) and K-70 (24MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The 1000D was unveiled 8 years before the K-70 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the 1000D grades vs the K-70 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 1000D & Pentax K-70. The full galleries are viewable at Canon 1000D Gallery & Pentax K-70 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon 1000D has outer dimensions of 126mm x 98mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.9" x 2.6") having a weight of 502 grams (1.11 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-70 has proportions of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") and a weight of 688 grams (1.52 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the 1000D compared to the K-70.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the 1000D and K-70 is 70 and 62 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes only by looking through specs. The picture here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1000D and K-70.

All in all, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Pentax K-70 to render extra detail having an extra 14MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged 1000D will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.