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Canon 77D vs Pentax K-70

Portability
66
Imaging
67
Features
85
Overall
74
Canon EOS 77D front
 
Pentax K-70 front
Portability
62
Imaging
67
Features
81
Overall
72

Canon 77D vs Pentax K-70 Key Specs

Canon 77D
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 540g - 131 x 100 x 76mm
  • Announced February 2017
  • Also Known as EOS 9000D
  • Older Model is Canon T6s
Pentax K-70
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 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
  • Refreshed by Pentax KF
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Canon 77D vs Pentax K-70 Overview

The following is a detailed review of the Canon 77D vs Pentax K-70, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by rivals Canon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the 77D (24MP) and the K-70 (24MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The 77D was announced 9 months after the K-70 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon 77D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax K-70 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the 77D matches up versus the K-70 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 77D over the Pentax K-70

 77D K-70 
IntroducedFebruary 2017June 2016Newer by 9 months
Screen resolution1040k921kSharper screen (+119k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-70 over the Canon 77D

 K-70 77D 

Common features in the Canon 77D and Pentax K-70

 77D K-70 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Both good for selfies

Canon 77D vs Pentax K-70 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Canon 77D has got physical measurements of 131mm x 100mm x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") having a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Pentax K-70 has specifications of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") with a weight of 688 grams (1.52 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 77D vs Pentax K-70 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the 77D vs the K-70.

Canon 77D vs Pentax K-70 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 77D and K-70 is 66 and 62 respectively.

Canon 77D vs Pentax K-70 top view buttons comparison

Canon 77D vs Pentax K-70 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through specifications. The image here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 77D and K-70.

Plainly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of images but you may want to factor the age of the cameras into account. The more modern 77D provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon 77D vs Pentax K-70 sensor size comparison

Canon 77D vs Pentax K-70 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 77D vs Pentax K-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 77D
Portrait photography with Pentax K-70
80
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
exports RAW files
80
focusing manually
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 77D
Street photography with Pentax K-70
72
screen articulates fully
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
supports focus via touch
great high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
71
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
very good ISO range (102,400)
heavier than competition in class (688 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 77D Sports photography features
Pentax K-70 Sports photography features
66
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
supports phase detect AF
low frames per second (6.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
72
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
supports phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (6.0 fps)
bad battery pack (410 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 77D
Travel photography with Pentax K-70
79
has bluetooth
supports focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
64
environment proofing
decent megapixels (24MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
bad battery pack (410 CIPA)
heavier than competition in class (688 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 77D Landscape photography information
Pentax K-70 Landscape photography information
77
manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3")
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
78
focusing manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
very good ISO range (102,400)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
bad battery pack (410 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 77D as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K-70 as a Vlogging camera
73
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
offers face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external microphone support
lack of image stabilization
71
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with mic port
heavier than competition in class (688g)
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Canon 77D vs Pentax K-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 77D and Pentax K-70
 Canon EOS 77DPentax K-70
General Information
Make Canon Pentax
Model type Canon EOS 77D Pentax K-70
Alternative name EOS 9000D -
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2017-02-15 2016-06-08
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 7 PRIME MII
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 25600 102400
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 45 11
Cross type focus points 45 9
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S Pentax KAF2
Available lenses 326 151
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.63x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 6.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings - Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 540g (1.19 lb) 688g (1.52 lb)
Physical dimensions 131 x 100 x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") 126 x 93 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 78 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 971 not tested
Other
Battery life 600 photos 410 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs, continuous)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible)
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $549 $649