Canon 4000D vs Pentax K-70

Let's take a deeper look at the Canon 4000D and Pentax K-70, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by brands Canon and Pentax. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the 4000D (18MP) and K-70 (24MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The 4000D was introduced 21 months after the K-70 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple overview of how the 4000D matches up versus the K-70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 4000D and Pentax K-70. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon 4000D Gallery and Pentax K-70 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and size. The Canon 4000D has got exterior dimensions of 129mm x 102mm x 77mm (5.1" x 4.0" x 3.0") and a weight of 436 grams (0.96 lbs) and the Pentax K-70 has specifications of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") and a weight of 688 grams (1.52 lbs).

Compare the Canon 4000D and Pentax K-70 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the 4000D vs the K-70.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the 4000D and K-70 is 69 and 62 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes purely by viewing technical specs. The image below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the 4000D and K-70.

As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Pentax K-70 to render more detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The newer 4000D is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.