Canon T8i vs Pentax K-70

Below, we are comparing the Canon T8i and Pentax K-70, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by competitors Canon and Pentax. The resolution of the T8i (24MP) and the K-70 (24MP) is fairly similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The T8i was launched 3 years after the K-70 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the T8i scores versus the K-70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS Rebel T8i and Pentax K-70. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon T8i Gallery and Pentax K-70 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon T8i provides outside measurements of 131mm x 103mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") having a weight of 515 grams (1.14 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-70 has proportions of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 688 grams (1.52 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the T8i and the K-70.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the T8i and K-70 is 67 and 62 respectively.

Usually, its hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes simply by reviewing technical specs. The image here may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the T8i and K-70.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels so you should expect similar quality of pictures though you will need to take the production date of the products into consideration. The more modern T8i provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.