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Canon 750D vs Pentax K-70

Portability
66
Imaging
66
Features
76
Overall
70
Canon EOS 750d front
 
Pentax K-70 front
Portability
62
Imaging
67
Features
81
Overall
72

Canon 750D vs Pentax K-70 Key Specs

Canon 750D
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 555g - 132 x 101 x 78mm
  • Launched February 2015
  • Additionally referred to as EOS 750D / Kiss X8i
  • Replaced the Canon 700D
Pentax K-70
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 688g - 126 x 93 x 74mm
  • Released June 2016
  • Replacement is Pentax KF
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Canon 750D vs Pentax K-70 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Canon 750D vs Pentax K-70, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by competitors Canon and Pentax. The resolution of the 750D (24MP) and the K-70 (24MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The 750D was revealed 16 months prior to the K-70 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a short summary of how the 750D scores versus the K-70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 750D over the Pentax K-70

 750D K-70 
Display resolution1040k921kSharper display (+119k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-70 over the Canon 750D

 K-70 750D 
ReleasedJune 2016February 2015Fresher by 16 months

Common features in the Canon 750D and Pentax K-70

 750D K-70 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly

Canon 750D vs Pentax K-70 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon 750D offers outside measurements of 132mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") with a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-70 has dimensions of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") having a weight of 688 grams (1.52 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the 750D against the K-70.

Canon 750D vs Pentax K-70 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the 750D and K-70 is 66 and 62 respectively.

Canon 750D vs Pentax K-70 top view buttons comparison

Canon 750D vs Pentax K-70 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing just by looking at specs. The visual underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 750D and K-70.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photos although you would want to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The older 750D is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon 750D vs Pentax K-70 sensor size comparison

Canon 750D vs Pentax K-70 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 750D vs Pentax K-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 750D
Portrait photography with Pentax K-70
79
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
80
has manual focus
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detection focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 750D Street photography information
Pentax K-70 Street photography information
71
screen articulates fully
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
supports focus via touch
no image stabilization
71
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
above average ISO range (102,400)
more heavy than competition in class (688g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 750D as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K-70 as a Sports photography camera
61
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
supports phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
bad battery (440 shots)
72
high shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
comes with phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
not so great battery pack (410 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 750D Travel photography highlights
Pentax K-70 Travel photography highlights
66
supports focus via touch
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
does not have Time Lapse function
bad battery (440 per charge)
64
weather proofing
good MP (24MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
not so great battery pack (410 CIPA)
more heavy than competition in class (688g)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 750D as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K-70 as a Landscape photography camera
66
focusing manually
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
megapixel count decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
bad battery (440 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse function
78
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
above average ISO range (102,400)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
not so great battery pack (410 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 750D Vlogging information
Pentax K-70 Vlogging information
72
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with mic support
no image stabilization
71
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (688 grams)
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Canon 750D vs Pentax K-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 750D and Pentax K-70
 Canon EOS 750dPentax K-70
General Information
Brand Name Canon Pentax
Model Canon EOS 750d Pentax K-70
Also Known as EOS 750D / Kiss X8i -
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2015-02-06 2016-06-08
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 6 PRIME MII
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 12800 102400
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 19 11
Cross focus points 19 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S Pentax KAF2
Amount of lenses 326 151
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.63x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes - Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 555 gr (1.22 lb) 688 gr (1.52 lb)
Dimensions 132 x 101 x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") 126 x 93 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 71 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.0 not tested
DXO Low light score 919 not tested
Other
Battery life 440 photographs 410 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E17 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 secs, continuous)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible)
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $749 $649