Canon 70D vs Pentax K-1 II
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Canon 70D vs Pentax K-1 II Key Specs
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- 36MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 819200
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF4 Mount
- 1010g - 137 x 110 x 86mm
- Introduced February 2018
- Older Model is Pentax K-1
Canon 70D vs Pentax K-1 II Overview
Lets look a bit more in depth at the Canon 70D and Pentax K-1 II, both Advanced DSLR cameras by brands Canon and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the 70D (20MP) and K-1 II (36MP) and the 70D (APS-C) and K-1 II (Full frame) have totally different sensor dimensions.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 70D was introduced 5 years earlier than the K-1 II and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the 70D matches up versus the K-1 II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon 70D vs Pentax K-1 II Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 70D & Pentax K-1 Mark II. The whole galleries are provided at Canon 70D Gallery & Pentax K-1 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 70D over the Pentax K-1 II
70D | K-1 II | |||
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Screen resolution | 1040k | 1037k | Crisper screen (+3k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 II over the Canon 70D
K-1 II | 70D | |||
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Introduced | February 2018 | October 2013 | Fresher by 52 months | |
Screen size | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon 70D and Pentax K-1 II
70D | K-1 II | |||
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Manual focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated screen |
Canon 70D vs Pentax K-1 II Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon 70D provides external dimensions of 139mm x 104mm x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") having a weight of 755 grams (1.66 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-1 II has dimensions of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") with a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).
Contrast the Canon 70D and Pentax K-1 II in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the 70D and the K-1 II.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 70D and K-1 II is 59 and 55 respectively.
Canon 70D vs Pentax K-1 II Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor sizing simply by going through specifications. The photograph underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 70D and K-1 II.
To sum up, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 70D having a smaller sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the Pentax K-1 II will show greater detail using its extra 16MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older 70D will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Canon 70D vs Pentax K-1 II Specifications
Canon EOS 70D | Pentax K-1 Mark II | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Pentax |
Model | Canon EOS 70D | Pentax K-1 Mark II |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Released | 2013-10-31 | 2018-02-22 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 5+ | PRIME IV |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 22.5 x 15mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
Sensor surface area | 337.5mm² | 861.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 36 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 7360 x 4912 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 819200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 19 | 33 |
Cross focus points | 19 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Canon EF/EF-S | Pentax KAF4 |
Number of lenses | 326 | 151 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
Display size | 3 inches | 3.2 inches |
Resolution of display | 1,040 thousand dot | 1,037 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | Clear View II TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 98% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.6x | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 7.0 frames/s | 4.4 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 | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/250 seconds | 1/200 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25, 23.976 fps), 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (59.94, 50 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | Built-in |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 755 grams (1.66 lbs) | 1010 grams (2.23 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 139 x 104 x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") | 137 x 110 x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 68 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.5 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.6 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 926 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 920 pictures | 670 pictures |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LP-E6 | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, remote) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) |
Storage slots | One | 2 |
Pricing at release | $758 | $1,737 |