Pentax K-1 II vs Pentax K-70

Here is a complete analysis of the Pentax K-1 II vs Pentax K-70, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are manufactured by Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the K-1 II (36MP) and K-70 (24MP) and the K-1 II (Full frame) and K-70 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The K-1 II was manufactured 21 months later than the K-70 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-1 II being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax K-70 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the K-1 II scores vs the K-70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-1 Mark II and Pentax K-70. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax K-1 II Gallery and Pentax K-70 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-1 II has physical dimensions of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") with a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs) and the Pentax K-70 has dimensions of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") and a weight of 688 grams (1.52 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax K-1 II vs Pentax K-70 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the K-1 II against the K-70.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K-1 II and K-70 is 55 and 62 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing just by going over technical specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the K-1 II and K-70.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The K-1 II featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Pentax K-1 II will deliver extra detail due to its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more modern K-1 II should have an edge in sensor tech.