Canon 350D vs Pentax K-70
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Canon 350D vs Pentax K-70 Key Specs
(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
(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
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 GlossaryThe 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.
Canon 350D vs Pentax K-70 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 350D and Pentax K-70. The whole galleries are available at Canon 350D Gallery and Pentax K-70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 350D over the Pentax K-70
350D | K-70 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-70 over the Canon 350D
K-70 | 350D | |||
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Revealed | June 2016 | April 2005 | Fresher by 136 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 1.8" | Larger display (+1.2") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 115k | Crisper display (+806k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Canon 350D and Pentax K-70
350D | K-70 | |||
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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.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon 350D vs Pentax K-70 Specifications
Canon EOS 350D | Pentax K-70 | |
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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 |