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Pentax K-5 II vs Pentax P70

Portability
60
Imaging
58
Features
82
Overall
67
Pentax K-5 II front
 
Pentax Optio P70 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Pentax K-5 II vs Pentax P70 Key Specs

Pentax K-5 II
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 760g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
  • Released June 2013
  • Previous Model is Pentax K-5
Pentax P70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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-5 II vs Pentax P70 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Pentax K-5 II versus Pentax P70, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both sold by Pentax. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the K-5 II (16MP) and P70 (12MP) and the K-5 II (APS-C) and P70 (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The K-5 II was brought out 4 years after the P70 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Pentax K-5 II being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax P70 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the K-5 II matches up vs the P70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 II over the Pentax P70

 K-5 II P70 
AnnouncedJune 2013March 2009More modern by 52 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax P70 over the Pentax K-5 II

 P70 K-5 II 

Common features in the Pentax K-5 II and Pentax P70

 K-5 II P70 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Pentax K-5 II vs Pentax P70 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Pentax K-5 II enjoys exterior measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") along with a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs) while the Pentax P70 has specifications of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the K-5 II versus the P70.

Pentax K-5 II vs Pentax P70 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the K-5 II and P70 is 60 and 95 respectively.

Pentax K-5 II vs Pentax P70 top view buttons comparison

Pentax K-5 II vs Pentax P70 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes merely by going over specifications. The pic here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the K-5 II and P70.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The K-5 II due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Pentax K-5 II will offer greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The newer K-5 II should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Pentax K-5 II vs Pentax P70 sensor size comparison

Pentax K-5 II vs Pentax P70 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K-5 II vs Pentax P70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K-5 II Portrait photography factors
Pentax P70 Portrait photography factors
74
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
delivers RAW files
27
manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax K-5 II Street photography advice
Pentax P70 Street photography advice
67
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
fixed screen
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than others (155g)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K-5 II Sports photography factors
Pentax P70 Sports photography factors
79
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
supports phase detect auto focus
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K-5 II Travel photography features
Pentax P70 Travel photography features
65
environment sealing
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
does not have selfie friendly display
56
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (155 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K-5 II Landscape photography highlights
Pentax P70 Landscape photography highlights
79
focusing manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
32
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax K-5 II
Vlogging with Pentax P70
33
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external mic jack
does not have selfie friendly display
25
decently wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than others (155g)
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Pentax K-5 II vs Pentax P70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-5 II and Pentax P70
 Pentax K-5 IIPentax Optio P70
General Information
Brand Pentax Pentax
Model Pentax K-5 II Pentax Optio P70
Class Advanced DSLR Ultracompact
Released 2013-06-04 2009-03-02
Physical type Mid-size SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Prime II -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.7 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 372.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Highest resolution 4928 x 3264 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Minimum boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 11 9
Cross focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-110mm (3.9x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus range - 10cm
Amount of lenses 151 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.61x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 13.00 m (at ISO 100) 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (25, 30 fps) 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 Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 760g (1.68 lb) 155g (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 82 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 14.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 1235 not tested
Other
Battery life 980 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI90 -
Self timer Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $830 $200