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Canon T7i vs Pentax K-70

Portability
67
Imaging
67
Features
84
Overall
73
Canon EOS Rebel T7i front
 
Pentax K-70 front
Portability
62
Imaging
67
Features
81
Overall
72

Canon T7i vs Pentax K-70 Key Specs

Canon T7i
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 532g - 131 x 100 x 76mm
  • Released February 2017
  • Additionally Known as EOS 800D / Kiss X9i
  • Superseded the Canon T6i
  • Later Model is Canon T8i
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
  • Launched June 2016
  • Newer Model is Pentax KF
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Canon T7i vs Pentax K-70 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Canon T7i and Pentax K-70, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by competitors Canon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the T7i (24MP) and the K-70 (24MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The T7i was launched 9 months later than the K-70 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon T7i being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax K-70 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the T7i grades versus the K-70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon T7i over the Pentax K-70

 T7i K-70 
LaunchedFebruary 2017June 2016More recent by 9 months
Screen resolution1040k921kClearer screen (+119k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-70 over the Canon T7i

 K-70 T7i 

Common features in the Canon T7i and Pentax K-70

 T7i K-70 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly

Canon T7i vs Pentax K-70 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon T7i enjoys physical dimensions of 131mm x 100mm x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") with a weight of 532 grams (1.17 lbs) and the Pentax K-70 has proportions of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") along with a weight of 688 grams (1.52 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the T7i vs the K-70.

Canon T7i vs Pentax K-70 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the T7i and K-70 is 67 and 62 respectively.

Canon T7i vs Pentax K-70 top view buttons comparison

Canon T7i vs Pentax K-70 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements simply by looking at technical specs. The photograph below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the T7i and K-70.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of photos though you will need to factor the age of the products into consideration. The newer T7i is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon T7i vs Pentax K-70 sensor size comparison

Canon T7i vs Pentax K-70 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon T7i vs Pentax K-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon T7i Portrait photography highlights
Pentax K-70 Portrait photography highlights
80
focusing manually
good megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
80
focusing manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon T7i Street photography highlights
Pentax K-70 Street photography highlights
73
screen articulates fully
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
features touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
71
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
great ISO range (102,400)
heavier than competition (688 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon T7i Sports photography factors
Pentax K-70 Sports photography factors
66
good megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
supports phase detect AF
low frames per second (6.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
72
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
has phase detect autofocus
slow fps (6.0 fps)
not so great battery power (410 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon T7i
Travel photography with Pentax K-70
80
has bluetooth
features touch to focus
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
64
environment proofing
MP count good (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
not so great battery power (410 per charge)
heavier than competition (688 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon T7i Landscape photography highlights
Pentax K-70 Landscape photography highlights
77
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
78
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
great ISO range (102,400)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
not so great battery power (410 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon T7i Vlogging details
Pentax K-70 Vlogging details
73
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
offers face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with mic support
does not have image stabilization
71
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external mic support
heavier than competition (688 grams)
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Canon T7i vs Pentax K-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon T7i and Pentax K-70
 Canon EOS Rebel T7iPentax K-70
General Information
Make Canon Pentax
Model type Canon EOS Rebel T7i Pentax K-70
Otherwise known as EOS 800D / Kiss X9i -
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2017-02-15 2016-06-08
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip 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 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
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 25600 102400
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 45 11
Cross type focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S Pentax KAF2
Amount of 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 dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
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 6.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 532 grams (1.17 pounds) 688 grams (1.52 pounds)
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 All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 600 pictures 410 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) 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
Retail cost $749 $649