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).

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.

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 |