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Canon 70D vs Pentax KP

Portability
59
Imaging
62
Features
84
Overall
70
Canon EOS 70D front
 
Pentax KP front
Portability
61
Imaging
67
Features
76
Overall
70

Canon 70D vs Pentax KP Key Specs

Canon 70D
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 755g - 139 x 104 x 79mm
  • Announced October 2013
  • Previous Model is Canon 60D
  • Later Model is Canon 80D
Pentax KP
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 819200
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 703g - 132 x 101 x 76mm
  • Introduced January 2017
Photography Glossary

Canon 70D vs Pentax KP Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Canon 70D and Pentax KP, both Advanced DSLR cameras by competitors Canon and Pentax. The resolution of the 70D (20MP) and the KP (24MP) is very close and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The 70D was announced 4 years before the KP which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the 70D matches up versus the KP with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 70D over the Pentax KP

 70D KP 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k921kCrisper display (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax KP over the Canon 70D

 KP 70D 
IntroducedJanuary 2017October 2013More modern by 39 months

Common features in the Canon 70D and Pentax KP

 70D KP 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing

Canon 70D vs Pentax KP Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon 70D offers outer dimensions of 139mm x 104mm x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") along with a weight of 755 grams (1.66 lbs) whilst the Pentax KP has dimensions of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).

Check the Canon 70D and Pentax KP in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the 70D and the KP.

Canon 70D vs Pentax KP size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 70D and KP is 59 and 61 respectively.

Canon 70D vs Pentax KP top view buttons comparison

Canon 70D vs Pentax KP Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes merely by researching technical specs. The image underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 70D and KP.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Pentax KP to result in extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged 70D will be behind in sensor technology.

Canon 70D vs Pentax KP sensor size comparison

Canon 70D vs Pentax KP Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 70D vs Pentax KP Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 70D Portrait photography highlights
Pentax KP Portrait photography highlights
77
has manual focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
80
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 70D as a Street photography camera
Pentax KP as a Street photography camera
68
screen articulates fully
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
includes focus via touch
weather proof
no image stabilization
76
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
very good high ISO (819,200)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 70D as a Sports photography camera
Pentax KP as a Sports photography camera
73
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
72
high shutter speed (1/6,000s)
silent mode (1/24,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
low battery pack (390 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 70D Travel photography advice
Pentax KP Travel photography advice
69
weather proof
includes focus via touch
decent MP (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
lack of Timelapse mode
61
environment proofing
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
low battery pack (390 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 70D Landscape photography info
Pentax KP Landscape photography info
69
has manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather proof
no image stabilization
lack of Timelapse mode
77
you can focus manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (819,200)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
low battery pack (390 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 70D
Vlogging with Pentax KP
69
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has microphone socket
no image stabilization
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes microphone port
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Canon 70D vs Pentax KP Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 70D and Pentax KP
 Canon EOS 70DPentax KP
General Information
Brand Name Canon Pentax
Model Canon EOS 70D Pentax KP
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Announced 2013-10-31 2017-01-26
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 5+ PRIME IV
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.5 x 15mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 337.5mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 6016 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 12800 819200
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 19 27
Cross focus points 19 25
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S Pentax KAF2
Total lenses 326 151
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech Clear View II TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 98% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.63x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/6000 secs
Max silent shutter speed - 1/24000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 7.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual, wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250 secs -
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, 30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 755 grams (1.66 pounds) 703 grams (1.55 pounds)
Dimensions 139 x 104 x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") 132 x 101 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0")
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 shots 390 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6 D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, remote) Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots One One
Price at release $758 $747