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Canon 760D vs Pentax K-70

Portability
66
Imaging
66
Features
77
Overall
70
Canon EOS 760D front
 
Pentax K-70 front
Portability
62
Imaging
67
Features
81
Overall
72

Canon 760D vs Pentax K-70 Key Specs

Canon 760D
(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
  • 565g - 132 x 101 x 78mm
  • Announced February 2015
  • Alternative Name is EOS 760D / EOS 8000D
  • Old Model is 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 Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 688g - 126 x 93 x 74mm
  • Introduced June 2016
  • Replacement is Pentax KF
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Canon 760D vs Pentax K-70 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Canon 760D and Pentax K-70, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. The image resolution of the 760D (24MP) and the K-70 (24MP) is very comparable and they feature the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The 760D was released 16 months prior to the K-70 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the 760D scores versus the K-70 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 760D over the Pentax K-70

 760D K-70 
Display resolution1040k921kClearer display (+119k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-70 over the Canon 760D

 K-70 760D 
IntroducedJune 2016February 2015Fresher by 16 months

Common features in the Canon 760D and Pentax K-70

 760D K-70 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Both good for selfies

Canon 760D vs Pentax K-70 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon 760D enjoys outer dimensions of 132mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") having a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-70 has dimensions of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") with a weight of 688 grams (1.52 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the 760D against the K-70.

Canon 760D vs Pentax K-70 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the 760D and K-70 is 66 and 62 respectively.

Canon 760D vs Pentax K-70 top view buttons comparison

Canon 760D vs Pentax K-70 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing simply by seeing specs. The graphic below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 760D and K-70.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of files though you have to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The older 760D will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon 760D vs Pentax K-70 sensor size comparison

Canon 760D vs Pentax K-70 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 760D vs Pentax K-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 760D as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K-70 as a Portrait photography camera
79
focusing manually
good megapixels (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
80
manual focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 760D
Street photography with Pentax K-70
71
screen can move to multiple angles
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
provides touch to focus
lack of image stabilization
71
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
great high ISO (102,400)
more heavy than average (688g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 760D Sports photography features
Pentax K-70 Sports photography features
61
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect autofocus
max fps very slow (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
bad battery life (440 shots)
72
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
has phase detect AF
low fps (6.0 frames/s)
terrible battery power (410 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 760D Travel photography features
Pentax K-70 Travel photography features
66
provides touch to focus
good megapixels (24MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
lack of Time Lapse recording
bad battery life (440 shots)
64
weather sealing
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
terrible battery power (410 shots)
more heavy than average (688g)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 760D Landscape photography information
Pentax K-70 Landscape photography information
66
focusing manually
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen is a good size (3")
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
bad battery life (440 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse recording
78
manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
great high ISO (102,400)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
terrible battery power (410 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 760D Vlogging information
Pentax K-70 Vlogging information
72
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external mic port
lack of image stabilization
71
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external microphone support
more heavy than average (688g)
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Canon 760D vs Pentax K-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 760D and Pentax K-70
 Canon EOS 760DPentax K-70
General Information
Company Canon Pentax
Model Canon EOS 760D Pentax K-70
Also referred to as EOS 760D / EOS 8000D -
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 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
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 12800 102400
Max boosted ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
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
Display type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.63x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 565 gr (1.25 pounds) 688 gr (1.52 pounds)
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 All around score 70 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.0 not tested
DXO Low light score 915 not tested
Other
Battery life 440 photos 410 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E17 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 secs, continuous)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible)
Card slots Single Single
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