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Pentax K-3 vs Pentax E70

Portability
59
Imaging
65
Features
85
Overall
73
Pentax K-3 front
 
Pentax Optio E70 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Pentax K-3 vs Pentax E70 Key Specs

Pentax K-3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 131 x 100 x 77mm
  • Revealed April 2014
  • Newer Model is Pentax K-3 II
Pentax E70
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 175g - 94 x 61 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Pentax K-3 vs Pentax E70 Overview

In this article, we are comparing the Pentax K-3 vs Pentax E70, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are built by Pentax. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the K-3 (24MP) and E70 (10MP) and the K-3 (APS-C) and E70 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

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The K-3 was announced 5 years after the E70 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-3 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax E70 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the K-3 scores vs the E70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K-3 over the Pentax E70

 K-3 E70 
AnnouncedApril 2014January 2009More modern by 65 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display sizing3.2"2.4"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution1037k112kSharper display (+925k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax E70 over the Pentax K-3

 E70 K-3 

Common features in the Pentax K-3 and Pentax E70

 K-3 E70 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Pentax K-3 vs Pentax E70 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Pentax K-3 provides exterior dimensions of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) while the Pentax E70 has sizing of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the K-3 versus the E70.

Pentax K-3 vs Pentax E70 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the K-3 and E70 is 59 and 94 respectively.

Pentax K-3 vs Pentax E70 top view buttons comparison

Pentax K-3 vs Pentax E70 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes only by viewing a spec sheet. The pic below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the K-3 and E70.

As you can see, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The K-3 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Pentax K-3 will provide you with more detail with its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer K-3 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Pentax K-3 vs Pentax E70 sensor size comparison

Pentax K-3 vs Pentax E70 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K-3 vs Pentax E70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K-3 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax E70 as a Portrait photography camera
79
manual focus
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
supports RAW files
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax K-3 Street photography details
Pentax E70 Street photography details
69
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
above average high ISO (51,200)
screen does not articulate
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K-3 Sports photography highlights
Pentax E70 Sports photography highlights
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect AF
terrible battery pack (560 CIPA)
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K-3 Travel photography factors
Pentax E70 Travel photography factors
60
weather sealing
good MP (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
terrible battery pack (560 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
50
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K-3 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax E70 as a Landscape photography camera
77
manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
above average high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
two card slots
terrible battery pack (560 shots)
22
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.4 inches)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K-3 Vlogging factors
Pentax E70 Vlogging factors
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes mic socket
display isn't selfie friendly
22
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic port
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Pentax K-3 vs Pentax E70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-3 and Pentax E70
 Pentax K-3Pentax Optio E70
General Information
Company Pentax Pentax
Model type Pentax K-3 Pentax Optio E70
Type Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-04-10 2009-01-05
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 24MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 6016 x 4000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 51200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 27 9
Cross type focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mount type Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 35-105mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 10cm
Available lenses 151 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2 inches 2.4 inches
Resolution of screen 1,037k dot 112k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 13.00 m (at ISO 100) 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, on, off, red-eye, slow sync, slow sync + red-eye, trailing curtain sync, high speed, wireless, manual -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 seconds -
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 800 gr (1.76 lbs) 175 gr (0.39 lbs)
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 rating 80 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.4 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1216 not tested
Other
Battery life 560 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI90 2 x AA
Self timer Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Two 1
Launch price $639 $140