Canon 70D vs Pentax K-S1
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Canon 70D vs Pentax K-S1 Key Specs
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- 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

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).

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.

Canon 70D vs Pentax K-S1 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 70D and Pentax K-S1. The complete galleries are provided at Canon 70D Gallery and Pentax K-S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 70D over the Pentax K-S1
70D | K-S1 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 921k | Crisper display (+119k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-S1 over the Canon 70D
K-S1 | 70D | |||
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Launched | August 2014 | ![]() | October 2013 | More modern by 10 months |
Common features in the Canon 70D and Pentax K-S1
70D | K-S1 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Take a look at the Canon 70D and Pentax K-S1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 70D vs Pentax K-S1 Specifications
Canon EOS 70D | Pentax K-S1 | |
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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 |