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Canon T6i vs Pentax K-70

Portability
66
Imaging
65
Features
76
Overall
69
Canon EOS Rebel T6i front
 
Pentax K-70 front
Portability
62
Imaging
67
Features
81
Overall
72

Canon T6i vs Pentax K-70 Key Specs

Canon T6i
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 555g - 132 x 101 x 78mm
  • Introduced February 2015
  • Alternate Name is EOS 750D / Kiss X8i
  • Older Model is Canon 700D
  • Refreshed by Canon T7i
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
  • Revealed June 2016
  • Replacement is Pentax KF
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Canon T6i vs Pentax K-70 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Canon T6i and Pentax K-70, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. The resolution of the T6i (24MP) and the K-70 (24MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The T6i was unveiled 16 months earlier than the K-70 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the T6i matches up against the K-70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon T6i over the Pentax K-70

 T6i K-70 
Screen resolution1040k921kSharper screen (+119k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-70 over the Canon T6i

 K-70 T6i 
RevealedJune 2016February 2015Fresher by 16 months

Common features in the Canon T6i and Pentax K-70

 T6i K-70 
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly

Canon T6i vs Pentax K-70 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon T6i provides external measurements of 132mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-70 has measurements 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 T6i and Pentax K-70 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the T6i against the K-70.

Canon T6i vs Pentax K-70 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the T6i and K-70 is 66 and 62 respectively.

Canon T6i vs Pentax K-70 top view buttons comparison

Canon T6i vs Pentax K-70 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing only by going through a spec sheet. The photograph here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the T6i and K-70.

Clearly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of photos although you may want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The older T6i will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon T6i vs Pentax K-70 sensor size comparison

Canon T6i vs Pentax K-70 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon T6i vs Pentax K-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon T6i
Portrait photography with Pentax K-70
79
has manual focus
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
saves RAW formats
80
has manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon T6i as a Street photography camera
Pentax K-70 as a Street photography camera
70
fully articulated screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
offers touch focus
does not have image stabilization
71
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
good ISO range (102,400)
heavier than others in class (688 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon T6i Sports photography details
Pentax K-70 Sports photography details
61
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery (440 shots)
72
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
supports phase detect autofocus
slow frames per second (6.0 fps)
bad battery life (410 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Canon T6i Travel photography information
Pentax K-70 Travel photography information
66
offers touch focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
does not have Timelapse mode
not so great battery (440 per charge)
64
environment sealing
megapixel count good (24MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
bad battery life (410 CIPA)
heavier than others in class (688 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon T6i as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K-70 as a Landscape photography camera
65
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery (440 shots)
does not have Timelapse mode
78
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
good ISO range (102,400)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
bad battery life (410 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon T6i Vlogging details
Pentax K-70 Vlogging details
72
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
offers face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external microphone socket
does not have image stabilization
71
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with mic jack
heavier than others in class (688g)
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Canon T6i vs Pentax K-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon T6i and Pentax K-70
 Canon EOS Rebel T6iPentax K-70
General Information
Brand Canon Pentax
Model type Canon EOS Rebel T6i Pentax K-70
Also called as EOS 750D / Kiss X8i -
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2015-02-06 2016-06-08
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 6 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 24 megapixel 24 megapixel
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 12800 102400
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 19 11
Cross type focus points 19 9
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S Pentax KAF2
Total lenses 326 151
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.63x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 555g (1.22 pounds) 688g (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 Overall rating 71 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.0 not tested
DXO Low light rating 919 not tested
Other
Battery life 440 photographs 410 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E17 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 secs, continuous)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible)
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $749 $649