Pentax K-3 II vs Pentax E70
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Pentax K-3 II vs Pentax E70 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 51200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 800g - 131 x 100 x 77mm
- Released April 2015
- Previous Model is Pentax K-3
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.4" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 175g - 94 x 61 x 26mm
- Introduced January 2009
Pentax K-3 II vs Pentax E70 Overview
Below is a extended review of the Pentax K-3 II versus Pentax E70, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are offered by Pentax. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the K-3 II (24MP) and E70 (10MP) and the K-3 II (APS-C) and E70 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe K-3 II was introduced 6 years later than the E70 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Pentax K-3 II being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax E70 being a Compact camera.
Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick view of how the K-3 II matches up versus the E70 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Pentax K-3 II vs Pentax E70 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-3 II and Pentax Optio E70. The whole galleries are available at Pentax K-3 II Gallery and Pentax E70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax K-3 II over the Pentax E70
K-3 II | E70 | |||
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Introduced | April 2015 | January 2009 | More recent by 77 months | |
Manual focus | More precise focus | |||
Screen dimensions | 3.2" | 2.4" | Bigger screen (+0.8") | |
Screen resolution | 1037k | 112k | Sharper screen (+925k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax E70 over the Pentax K-3 II
E70 | K-3 II |
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Common features in the Pentax K-3 II and Pentax E70
K-3 II | E70 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Pentax K-3 II vs Pentax E70 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Pentax K-3 II enjoys exterior measurements of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) and the Pentax E70 has proportions of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).
Check out the Pentax K-3 II versus Pentax E70 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the K-3 II and the E70.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K-3 II and E70 is 59 and 94 respectively.
Pentax K-3 II vs Pentax E70 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its hard to see the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the K-3 II and E70.
Clearly, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The K-3 II having a bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Pentax K-3 II will resolve greater detail using its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer K-3 II will have a benefit in sensor technology.
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Pentax K-3 II vs Pentax E70 Specifications
Pentax K-3 II | Pentax Optio E70 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Pentax | Pentax |
Model | Pentax K-3 II | Pentax Optio E70 |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2015-04-23 | 2009-01-05 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Prime III | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 366.6mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 6016 x 4000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 51200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 27 | 9 |
Cross focus points | 25 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Pentax KAF2 | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focus range | - | 10cm |
Amount of lenses | 151 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3.2 inch | 2.4 inch |
Display resolution | 1,037k dots | 112k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.64x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 8.3 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 3.50 m |
Flash options | 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 (available with dedicated external flash) | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/180s | - |
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, 30p, 25p, 24p) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Optional | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 800g (1.76 lb) | 175g (0.39 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 131 x 100 x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") | 94 x 61 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 80 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.6 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 13.6 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 1106 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 720 photographs | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | D-LI90 | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Two | One |
Cost at release | $829 | $140 |