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Pentax K-1 vs Pentax X70

Portability
55
Imaging
74
Features
82
Overall
77
Pentax K-1 front
 
Pentax X70 front
Portability
71
Imaging
34
Features
34
Overall
34

Pentax K-1 vs Pentax X70 Key Specs

Pentax K-1
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 204800
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 1010g - 137 x 110 x 86mm
  • Released February 2016
  • Replacement is Pentax K-1 II
Pentax X70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 410g - 110 x 83 x 90mm
  • Launched March 2009
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Pentax K-1 vs Pentax X70 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Pentax K-1 versus Pentax X70, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are designed by Pentax. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the K-1 (36MP) and X70 (12MP) and the K-1 (Full frame) and X70 (1/2.3") boast different sensor size.

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The K-1 was introduced 7 years after the X70 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-1 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the K-1 matches up versus the X70 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 over the Pentax X70

 K-1 X70 
LaunchedFebruary 2016March 2009More modern by 85 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1037k230kCrisper display (+807k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the Pentax K-1

 X70 K-1 

Common features in the Pentax K-1 and Pentax X70

 K-1 X70 
Focus manually More precise focus
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Pentax K-1 vs Pentax X70 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Pentax K-1 features physical measurements of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") with a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs) while the Pentax X70 has sizing of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

Check out the Pentax K-1 versus Pentax X70 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the K-1 and the X70.

Pentax K-1 vs Pentax X70 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the K-1 and X70 is 55 and 71 respectively.

Pentax K-1 vs Pentax X70 top view buttons comparison

Pentax K-1 vs Pentax X70 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes only by going over specifications. The pic here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the K-1 and X70.

Plainly, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The K-1 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Pentax K-1 will offer more detail using its extra 24 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent K-1 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Pentax K-1 vs Pentax X70 sensor size comparison

Pentax K-1 vs Pentax X70 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K-1 vs Pentax X70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K-1 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax X70 Portrait photography highlights
84
you can focus manually
fantastic megapixels (36 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
28
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax K-1 Street photography features
Pentax X70 Street photography features
70
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
above average high ISO (204,800)
heavier than competition in class (1,010g)
46
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K-1 Sports photography features
Pentax X70 Sports photography features
75
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic megapixels (36 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
comes with phase detect autofocus
max fps low (4.4 fps)
terrible battery life (760 CIPA)
50
incredible zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect AF
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K-1 Travel photography info
Pentax X70 Travel photography info
52
weather sealing
fantastic megapixels (36 megapixels)
terrible battery life (760 per charge)
heavier than competition in class (1,010g)
display is not selfie friendly
52
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
very long reach (624mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K-1 Landscape photography advice
Pentax X70 Landscape photography advice
80
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic megapixels (36 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
above average high ISO (204,800)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
two card slots
terrible battery life (760 shots)
35
you can focus manually
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K-1 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax X70 as a Vlogging camera
31
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have mic socket
display is not selfie friendly
heavier than competition in class (1,010g)
24
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic port
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Pentax K-1 vs Pentax X70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-1 and Pentax X70
 Pentax K-1Pentax X70
General Information
Company Pentax Pentax
Model type Pentax K-1 Pentax X70
Class Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2016-02-17 2009-03-02
Body design Mid-size SLR SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 7360 x 4912 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 204800 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 50
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 33 9
Cross type focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mount type Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 26-624mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing range - 10cm
Number of lenses 151 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 1,037k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.4fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 9.10 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 -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 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 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 1010g (2.23 pounds) 410g (0.90 pounds)
Physical dimensions 137 x 110 x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") 110 x 83 x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI90 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 2 1
Retail pricing $1,499 $200