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Canon 70D vs Pentax K-S1

Portability
59
Imaging
62
Features
84
Overall
70
Canon EOS 70D front
 
Pentax K-S1 front
Portability
69
Imaging
63
Features
70
Overall
65

Canon 70D vs Pentax K-S1 Key Specs

Canon 70D
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 755g - 139 x 104 x 79mm
  • Revealed October 2013
  • Earlier Model is Canon 60D
  • Later Model is Canon 80D
Pentax K-S1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 558g - 121 x 93 x 70mm
  • Launched August 2014
  • New Model is Pentax K-S2
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Canon 70D vs Pentax K-S1 Overview

Following is a thorough comparison of the Canon 70D and Pentax K-S1, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by companies Canon and Pentax. The resolution of the 70D (20MP) and the K-S1 (20MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The 70D was launched 10 months earlier than the K-S1 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a brief summary of how the 70D matches up against the K-S1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 70D over the Pentax K-S1

 70D K-S1 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k921kCrisper display (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-S1 over the Canon 70D

 K-S1 70D 
LaunchedAugust 2014October 2013More modern by 10 months

Common features in the Canon 70D and Pentax K-S1

 70D K-S1 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement

Canon 70D vs Pentax K-S1 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon 70D has got outer 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) while the Pentax K-S1 has proportions of 121mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") with a weight of 558 grams (1.23 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the 70D versus the K-S1.

Canon 70D vs Pentax K-S1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 70D and K-S1 is 59 and 69 respectively.

Canon 70D vs Pentax K-S1 top view buttons comparison

Canon 70D vs Pentax K-S1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes simply by reviewing technical specs. The image underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the 70D and K-S1.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution so you should expect similar quality of photos though you should really factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged 70D is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon 70D vs Pentax K-S1 sensor size comparison

Canon 70D vs Pentax K-S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 70D vs Pentax K-S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 70D Portrait photography information
Pentax K-S1 Portrait photography information
77
manual focus
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
77
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 70D
Street photography with Pentax K-S1
68
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
weather sealing
does not have image stabilization
73
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competitors (558g)
very good high ISO (51,200)
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Canon 70D Sports photography features
Pentax K-S1 Sports photography features
73
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
weather sealing
comes with phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
69
great max shutter speed (1/6,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
has phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.4 frames/s)
not so great battery power (410 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 70D Travel photography advice
Pentax K-S1 Travel photography advice
69
weather sealing
comes with touch to focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
no Time Lapse recording
60
lighter than competitors (558 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
not so great battery power (410 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 70D as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K-S1 as a Landscape photography camera
69
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
does not have image stabilization
no Time Lapse recording
73
you can focus manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
very good high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW formats
not so great battery power (410 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 70D
Vlogging with Pentax K-S1
69
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
supports face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external mic support
does not have image stabilization
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (558 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone port
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Canon 70D vs Pentax K-S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 70D and Pentax K-S1
 Canon EOS 70DPentax K-S1
General Information
Brand Name Canon Pentax
Model type Canon EOS 70D Pentax K-S1
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2013-10-31 2014-08-27
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 5+ Prime MII
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.5 x 15mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 337.5mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 12800 51200
Highest boosted ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 19 11
Cross type focus points 19 -
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S Pentax KAF2
Available lenses 326 151
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech Clear View II TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 98 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.64x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/6000s
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames per second 5.4 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m 10.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, auto + redeye, on, on + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 755 gr (1.66 lbs) 558 gr (1.23 lbs)
Dimensions 139 x 104 x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") 121 x 93 x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 68 78
DXO Color Depth rating 22.5 23.5
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.6 13.0
DXO Low light rating 926 1061
Other
Battery life 920 images 410 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6 D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, remote) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $758 $339