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Canon T6s vs Pentax K-70

Portability
66
Imaging
66
Features
77
Overall
70
Canon EOS Rebel T6s front
 
Pentax K-70 front
Portability
62
Imaging
67
Features
81
Overall
72

Canon T6s vs Pentax K-70 Key Specs

Canon T6s
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 565g - 132 x 101 x 78mm
  • Introduced February 2015
  • Alternative Name is EOS 760D / EOS 8000D
  • Superseded the Canon 700D
  • Newer Model is Canon 77D
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 Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 688g - 126 x 93 x 74mm
  • Released June 2016
  • New Model is Pentax KF
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Canon T6s vs Pentax K-70 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Canon T6s vs Pentax K-70, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. The resolution of the T6s (24MP) and the K-70 (24MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The T6s was unveiled 16 months prior to the K-70 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the T6s grades versus the K-70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon T6s over the Pentax K-70

 T6s K-70 
Screen resolution1040k921kClearer screen (+119k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-70 over the Canon T6s

 K-70 T6s 
ReleasedJune 2016February 2015Newer by 16 months

Common features in the Canon T6s and Pentax K-70

 T6s K-70 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Both good for selfies

Canon T6s vs Pentax K-70 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Canon T6s enjoys outside measurements of 132mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-70 has measurements of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") along with a weight of 688 grams (1.52 lbs).

Examine the Canon T6s vs Pentax K-70 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the T6s versus the K-70.

Canon T6s vs Pentax K-70 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the T6s and K-70 is 66 and 62 respectively.

Canon T6s vs Pentax K-70 top view buttons comparison

Canon T6s vs Pentax K-70 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by going through technical specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the T6s and K-70.

As you can tell, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos although you will need to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged T6s will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon T6s vs Pentax K-70 sensor size comparison

Canon T6s vs Pentax K-70 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon T6s vs Pentax K-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon T6s Portrait photography advice
Pentax K-70 Portrait photography advice
79
has manual focus
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detection focus
delivers RAW files
80
focusing manually
decent megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon T6s Street photography features
Pentax K-70 Street photography features
71
screen articulates
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
features focus by touch
does not have image stabilization
71
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
great ISO range (102,400)
more heavy than competition (688 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon T6s Sports photography info
Pentax K-70 Sports photography info
61
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
supports phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery life (440 shots)
72
great max shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect AF
slow fps (6.0 fps)
terrible battery (410 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Canon T6s Travel photography information
Pentax K-70 Travel photography information
66
features focus by touch
MP count decent (24MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery life (440 shots)
64
environment sealing
decent megapixels (24MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
terrible battery (410 shots)
more heavy than competition (688g)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon T6s Landscape photography features
Pentax K-70 Landscape photography features
66
has manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery life (440 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
78
focusing manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
great ISO range (102,400)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
terrible battery (410 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon T6s
Vlogging with Pentax K-70
72
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
features face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external mic jack
does not have image stabilization
71
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have microphone support
more heavy than competition (688 grams)
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Canon T6s vs Pentax K-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon T6s and Pentax K-70
 Canon EOS Rebel T6sPentax K-70
General Information
Company Canon Pentax
Model type Canon EOS Rebel T6s Pentax K-70
Alternative name EOS 760D / EOS 8000D -
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2015-02-06 2016-06-08
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor 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 alias 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 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 19 11
Cross type focus points 19 9
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S Pentax KAF2
Total lenses 326 151
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.63x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options - Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 565g (1.25 lbs) 688g (1.52 lbs)
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 rating 70 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.0 not tested
DXO Low light rating 915 not tested
Other
Battery life 440 pictures 410 pictures
Battery style 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 type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible)
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $849 $649