Pentax K-3 II vs Pentax K-70

Below, we will be analyzing the Pentax K-3 II versus Pentax K-70, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are built by Pentax. The image resolution of the K-3 II (24MP) and the K-70 (24MP) is pretty close and they use the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The K-3 II was manufactured 13 months prior to the K-70 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-3 II being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax K-70 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the K-3 II matches up vs the K-70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-3 II & Pentax K-70. The entire galleries are available at Pentax K-3 II Gallery & Pentax K-70 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Pentax K-3 II comes with outside dimensions of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-70 has sizing 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-3 II versus Pentax K-70 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the K-3 II against the K-70.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K-3 II and K-70 is 59 and 62 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions merely by viewing a spec sheet. The picture below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-3 II and K-70.

As you can see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of images however you should really take the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged K-3 II will be behind with regard to sensor tech.