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Pentax K-1 vs Pentax P70

Portability
55
Imaging
76
Features
82
Overall
78
Pentax K-1 front
 
Pentax Optio P70 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Pentax K-1 vs Pentax P70 Key Specs

Pentax K-1
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 204800
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 1010g - 137 x 110 x 86mm
  • Released February 2016
  • Refreshed by Pentax K-1 II
Pentax P70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-110mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 155g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Announced March 2009
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Pentax K-1 vs Pentax P70 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Pentax K-1 and Pentax P70, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Ultracompact and both are produced by Pentax. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the K-1 (36MP) and P70 (12MP) and the K-1 (Full frame) and P70 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The K-1 was unveiled 7 years after the P70 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-1 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax P70 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the K-1 scores versus the P70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 over the Pentax P70

 K-1 P70 
AnnouncedFebruary 2016March 2009Newer by 85 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1037k230kCrisper display (+807k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax P70 over the Pentax K-1

 P70 K-1 

Common features in the Pentax K-1 and Pentax P70

 K-1 P70 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Pentax K-1 vs Pentax P70 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Pentax K-1 has exterior measurements of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") along with a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs) and the Pentax P70 has sizing of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax K-1 and Pentax P70 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the K-1 versus the P70.

Pentax K-1 vs Pentax P70 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the K-1 and P70 is 55 and 95 respectively.

Pentax K-1 vs Pentax P70 top view buttons comparison

Pentax K-1 vs Pentax P70 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specs. The image below will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the K-1 and P70.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The K-1 with its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Pentax K-1 will show greater detail having an extra 24 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher K-1 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Pentax K-1 vs Pentax P70 sensor size comparison

Pentax K-1 vs Pentax P70 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K-1 vs Pentax P70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K-1 Portrait photography advice
Pentax P70 Portrait photography advice
85
you can focus manually
amazing MP (36MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
27
you can focus manually
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax K-1
Street photography with Pentax P70
70
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
above average ISO range (204,800)
more heavy than average in class (1,010g)
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than average (155g)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K-1 Sports photography information
Pentax P70 Sports photography information
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing MP (36MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
has phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (4.4 fps)
not so great battery life (760 per charge)
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K-1 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax P70 as a Travel photography camera
53
weather proofing
amazing MP (36MP)
not so great battery life (760 per charge)
more heavy than average in class (1,010 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
56
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (155 grams)
low MP (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K-1 Landscape photography advice
Pentax P70 Landscape photography advice
81
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing MP (36MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
above average ISO range (204,800)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
two card slots
not so great battery life (760 CIPA)
32
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K-1 Vlogging factors
Pentax P70 Vlogging factors
31
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has microphone socket
display isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than average in class (1,010g)
25
really wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than average (155g)
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Pentax K-1 vs Pentax P70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-1 and Pentax P70
 Pentax K-1Pentax Optio P70
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Pentax
Model type Pentax K-1 Pentax Optio P70
Category Advanced DSLR Ultracompact
Released 2016-02-17 2009-03-02
Body design Mid-size SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 24mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 861.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 36 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Peak resolution 7360 x 4912 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 204800 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 33 9
Cross type focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens support Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-110mm (3.9x)
Max aperture - f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing distance - 10cm
Number of lenses 151 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 1,037 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.4 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1010 grams (2.23 lb) 155 grams (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 137 x 110 x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 96 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 25.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 3280 not tested
Other
Battery life 760 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI90 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 2 1
Pricing at release $1,499 $200