Canon 70D vs Pentax K-1

Here, we are comparing the Canon 70D and Pentax K-1, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by brands Canon and Pentax. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the 70D (20MP) and K-1 (36MP) and the 70D (APS-C) and K-1 (Full frame) have totally different sensor size.

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The 70D was launched 3 years before the K-1 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the 70D scores against the K-1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 70D and Pentax K-1. The complete galleries are provided at Canon 70D Gallery and Pentax K-1 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon 70D offers exterior dimensions of 139mm x 104mm x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") with a weight of 755 grams (1.66 lbs) and the Pentax K-1 has measurements of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

Contrast the Canon 70D and Pentax K-1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the 70D compared to the K-1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 70D and K-1 is 59 and 55 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes only by reading technical specs. The image here might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 70D and K-1.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 70D due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Pentax K-1 will deliver more detail utilizing its extra 16 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged 70D is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.