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Canon 450D vs Pentax K-70

Portability
70
Imaging
51
Features
42
Overall
47
Canon EOS 450D front
 
Pentax K-70 front
Portability
62
Imaging
67
Features
81
Overall
72

Canon 450D vs Pentax K-70 Key Specs

Canon 450D
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 524g - 129 x 98 x 62mm
  • Announced May 2008
  • Additionally Known as EOS Rebel XSi / EOS Kiss X2
  • Earlier Model is Canon 400D
  • Successor is Canon 500D
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
  • Launched June 2016
  • Replacement is Pentax KF
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Canon 450D vs Pentax K-70 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Canon 450D vs Pentax K-70, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by rivals Canon and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the 450D (12MP) and K-70 (24MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The 450D was released 9 years prior to the K-70 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the 450D matches up vs the K-70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 450D over the Pentax K-70

 450D K-70 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-70 over the Canon 450D

 K-70 450D 
LaunchedJune 2016May 2008Fresher by 97 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Canon 450D and Pentax K-70

 450D K-70 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Canon 450D vs Pentax K-70 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Canon 450D features outer dimensions of 129mm x 98mm x 62mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 2.4") having a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs) while the Pentax K-70 has specifications of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 688 grams (1.52 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the 450D vs the K-70.

Canon 450D vs Pentax K-70 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the 450D and K-70 is 70 and 62 respectively.

Canon 450D vs Pentax K-70 top view buttons comparison

Canon 450D vs Pentax K-70 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 450D and K-70.

As you can see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Pentax K-70 to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics way more aggressively. The older 450D is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon 450D vs Pentax K-70 sensor size comparison

Canon 450D vs Pentax K-70 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 450D vs Pentax K-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 450D
Portrait photography with Pentax K-70
60
has manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
80
focusing manually
good resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 450D Street photography details
Pentax K-70 Street photography details
58
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
71
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
great ISO range (102,400)
heavier than competition in class (688g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 450D Sports photography details
Pentax K-70 Sports photography details
50
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
supports phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
72
great max shutter speed (1/6,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
max frames per second very slow (6.0 fps)
bad battery (410 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 450D Travel photography features
Pentax K-70 Travel photography features
48
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
64
weather proofing
good resolution (24MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
bad battery (410 shots)
heavier than competition in class (688g)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 450D Landscape photography features
Pentax K-70 Landscape photography features
58
has manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
no Timelapse recording
78
focusing manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
great ISO range (102,400)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
bad battery (410 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 450D Vlogging advice
Pentax K-70 Vlogging advice
9
can't record video
71
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes mic support
heavier than competition in class (688 grams)
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Canon 450D vs Pentax K-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 450D and Pentax K-70
 Canon EOS 450DPentax K-70
General Information
Brand Canon Pentax
Model type Canon EOS 450D Pentax K-70
Also referred to as EOS Rebel XSi / EOS Kiss X2 -
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2008-05-23 2016-06-08
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - PRIME MII
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.2 x 14.8mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 328.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Maximum resolution 4272 x 2848 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 1600 102400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 11
Cross type focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S Pentax KAF2
Total lenses 326 151
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x 0.63x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/6000s
Continuous shooting rate 4.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 13.00 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 524 gr (1.16 pounds) 688 gr (1.52 pounds)
Physical dimensions 129 x 98 x 62mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 2.4") 126 x 93 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 61 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 692 not tested
Other
Battery life - 410 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs, continuous)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible)
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $550 $649