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Canon 350D vs Pentax K-70

Portability
70
Imaging
46
Features
33
Overall
40
Canon EOS 350D front
 
Pentax K-70 front
Portability
62
Imaging
67
Features
81
Overall
72

Canon 350D vs Pentax K-70 Key Specs

Canon 350D
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 540g - 127 x 94 x 64mm
  • Announced April 2005
  • Additionally referred to as EOS Digital Rebel XT / EOS Kiss Digital N
  • Old Model is Canon 300D
  • Updated by Canon 400D
Pentax K-70
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 688g - 126 x 93 x 74mm
  • Revealed June 2016
  • Successor is Pentax KF
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Canon 350D vs Pentax K-70 Overview

Let's look closer at the Canon 350D vs Pentax K-70, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by competitors Canon and Pentax. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the 350D (8MP) and K-70 (24MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The 350D was announced 12 years earlier than the K-70 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the 350D scores against the K-70 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 350D over the Pentax K-70

 350D K-70 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-70 over the Canon 350D

 K-70 350D 
RevealedJune 2016April 2005Fresher by 136 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3"1.8"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution921k115kCrisper display (+806k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Canon 350D and Pentax K-70

 350D K-70 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Canon 350D vs Pentax K-70 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and size. The Canon 350D features outer dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 64mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Pentax K-70 has specifications of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") along with a weight of 688 grams (1.52 lbs).

See the Canon 350D vs Pentax K-70 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the 350D against the K-70.

Canon 350D vs Pentax K-70 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the 350D and K-70 is 70 and 62 respectively.

Canon 350D vs Pentax K-70 top view buttons comparison

Canon 350D vs Pentax K-70 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing only by looking at a spec sheet. The visual below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 350D and K-70.

As you can see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Pentax K-70 to resolve greater detail with its extra 16 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older 350D is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon 350D vs Pentax K-70 sensor size comparison

Canon 350D vs Pentax K-70 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 350D vs Pentax K-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 350D Portrait photography features
Pentax K-70 Portrait photography features
51
focusing manually
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview feature
sensor resolution low (8MP)
80
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 350D Street photography information
Pentax K-70 Street photography information
57
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
71
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment proof
great high ISO (102,400)
more heavy than competition in class (688g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 350D
Sports photography with Pentax K-70
39
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
no liveview feature
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (8 megapixels)
72
high shutter speed (1/6,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
comes with phase detect autofocus
slow fps (6.0 frames/s)
bad battery pack (410 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 350D as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K-70 as a Travel photography camera
47
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (8MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
64
environment proof
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
bad battery pack (410 CIPA)
more heavy than competition in class (688g)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 350D as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K-70 as a Landscape photography camera
47
focusing manually
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is small (1.8")
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (8MP)
lack of Time Lapse mode
78
focusing manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no low pass filter
great high ISO (102,400)
supports RAW files
environment proof
bad battery pack (410 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 350D Vlogging advice
Pentax K-70 Vlogging advice
9
can't shoot video
71
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (688 grams)
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Canon 350D vs Pentax K-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 350D and Pentax K-70
 Canon EOS 350DPentax K-70
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Pentax
Model Canon EOS 350D Pentax K-70
Also called as EOS Digital Rebel XT / EOS Kiss Digital N -
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2005-04-06 2016-06-08
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - PRIME MII
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.2 x 14.8mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 328.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 8MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Max resolution 3456 x 2304 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 1600 102400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 7 11
Cross focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S Pentax KAF2
Amount of lenses 326 151
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 1.8" 3"
Resolution of screen 115k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x 0.63x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m (ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 540g (1.19 pounds) 688g (1.52 pounds)
Physical dimensions 127 x 94 x 64mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.5") 126 x 93 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 60 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 637 not tested
Other
Battery life - 410 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes (2 or 12 secs, continuous)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible)
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $500 $649