Canon 70D vs Pentax K-3

Lets look much closer at the Canon 70D and Pentax K-3, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. The resolution of the 70D (20MP) and the K-3 (24MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The 70D was brought out 5 months prior to the K-3 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the 70D grades against the K-3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 70D & Pentax K-3. The entire galleries are available at Canon 70D Gallery & Pentax K-3 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon 70D has outside measurements of 139mm x 104mm x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") along with a weight of 755 grams (1.66 lbs) and the Pentax K-3 has proportions of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the 70D and the K-3.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 70D and K-3 is 59 and 59 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions only by going over specs. The image underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 70D and K-3.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Pentax K-3 to offer you greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively.