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Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax K-70

Portability
60
Imaging
58
Features
83
Overall
68
Pentax K-5 IIs front
 
Pentax K-70 front
Portability
62
Imaging
67
Features
81
Overall
72

Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax K-70 Key Specs

Pentax K-5 IIs
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 760g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
  • Introduced June 2013
  • Superseded the Pentax K-5
Pentax K-70
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 688g - 126 x 93 x 74mm
  • Released June 2016
  • Replacement is Pentax KF
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Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax K-70 Overview

Here is a extended overview of the Pentax K-5 IIs versus Pentax K-70, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and they are both sold by Pentax. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the K-5 IIs (16MP) and K-70 (24MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The K-5 IIs was released 4 years before the K-70 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-5 IIs being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax K-70 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the K-5 IIs matches up versus the K-70 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 IIs over the Pentax K-70

 K-5 IIs K-70 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-70 over the Pentax K-5 IIs

 K-70 K-5 IIs 
ReleasedJune 2016June 2013Fresher by 36 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Pentax K-5 IIs and Pentax K-70

 K-5 IIs K-70 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution921k921kThe same display resolution
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax K-70 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Pentax K-5 IIs comes with 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 K-70 has sizing of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") having a weight of 688 grams (1.52 lbs).

Analyze the Pentax K-5 IIs versus Pentax K-70 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the K-5 IIs compared to the K-70.

Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax K-70 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the K-5 IIs and K-70 is 60 and 62 respectively.

Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax K-70 top view buttons comparison

Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax K-70 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading through a spec sheet. The visual below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the K-5 IIs and K-70.

Clearly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Pentax K-70 to give you greater detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The older K-5 IIs is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax K-70 sensor size comparison

Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax K-70 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax K-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K-5 IIs Portrait photography information
Pentax K-70 Portrait photography information
74
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
80
has manual focus
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Pentax K-5 IIs Street photography advice
Pentax K-70 Street photography advice
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
no moving screen
71
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
good ISO range (102,400)
heavier than competitors (688 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K-5 IIs Sports photography info
Pentax K-70 Sports photography info
79
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proofing
has phase detect autofocus
72
high shutter speed (1/6,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
supports phase detect AF
max frames per second very slow (6.0 frames/s)
not so great battery (410 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K-5 IIs Travel photography highlights
Pentax K-70 Travel photography highlights
65
weather proofing
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
does not feature selfie friendly display
64
weather sealing
resolution is good (24MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
not so great battery (410 shots)
heavier than competitors (688g)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K-5 IIs Landscape photography features
Pentax K-70 Landscape photography features
79
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
78
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
good ISO range (102,400)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
not so great battery (410 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K-5 IIs Vlogging advice
Pentax K-70 Vlogging advice
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external microphone port
does not feature selfie friendly display
71
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with mic jack
heavier than competitors (688 grams)
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Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax K-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-5 IIs and Pentax K-70
 Pentax K-5 IIsPentax K-70
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Pentax
Model type Pentax K-5 IIs Pentax K-70
Type Advanced DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2013-06-04 2016-06-08
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Prime II PRIME MII
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.7 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 372.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Full resolution 4928 x 3264 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 12800 102400
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Minimum boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 11 11
Cross type focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support Pentax KAF2 Pentax KAF2
Total lenses 151 151
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 921k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.61x 0.63x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 7.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 13.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (25, 30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 760g (1.68 lbs) 688g (1.52 lbs)
Dimensions 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") 126 x 93 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 82 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1208 not tested
Other
Battery life 980 photos 410 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI90 -
Self timer Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 secs, continuous)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible)
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $749 $649