Canon 77D vs Pentax K-70

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.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 77D & Pentax K-70. The whole galleries are available at Canon 77D Gallery & Pentax K-70 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.