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Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax E70

Portability
60
Imaging
58
Features
83
Overall
68
Pentax K-5 IIs front
 
Pentax Optio E70 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax E70 Key Specs

Pentax K-5 IIs
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 760g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
  • Revealed June 2013
  • Succeeded the Pentax K-5
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-5 IIs vs Pentax E70 Overview

The following is a in depth analysis of the Pentax K-5 IIs versus Pentax E70, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both produced by Pentax. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the K-5 IIs (16MP) and E70 (10MP) and the K-5 IIs (APS-C) and E70 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The K-5 IIs was revealed 4 years after the E70 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Pentax K-5 IIs being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax E70 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the K-5 IIs matches up versus the E70 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 IIs over the Pentax E70

 K-5 IIs E70 
AnnouncedJune 2013January 2009Newer by 54 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display dimensions3"2.4"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution921k112kCrisper display (+809k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax E70 over the Pentax K-5 IIs

 E70 K-5 IIs 

Common features in the Pentax K-5 IIs and Pentax E70

 K-5 IIs E70 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax E70 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-5 IIs provides physical dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") and a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs) and the Pentax E70 has measurements of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Analyze the Pentax K-5 IIs versus Pentax E70 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the K-5 IIs vs the E70.

Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax E70 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the K-5 IIs and E70 is 60 and 94 respectively.

Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax E70 top view buttons comparison

Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax E70 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions simply by going through specs. The pic below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-5 IIs and E70.

All in all, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The K-5 IIs using its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Pentax K-5 IIs will show more detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The younger K-5 IIs will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax E70 sensor size comparison

Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax E70 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax E70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K-5 IIs Portrait photography highlights
Pentax E70 Portrait photography highlights
74
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
delivers RAW files
19
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax K-5 IIs Street photography information
Pentax E70 Street photography information
67
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
screen does not articulate
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K-5 IIs Sports photography factors
Pentax E70 Sports photography factors
79
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
supports phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K-5 IIs Travel photography advice
Pentax E70 Travel photography advice
65
weather proof
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
display isn't selfie friendly
50
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K-5 IIs Landscape photography information
Pentax E70 Landscape photography information
79
manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
delivers RAW files
weather proof
22
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.4 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K-5 IIs Vlogging factors
Pentax E70 Vlogging factors
33
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external mic support
display isn't selfie friendly
22
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone jack
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Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax E70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-5 IIs and Pentax E70
 Pentax K-5 IIsPentax Optio E70
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Pentax
Model Pentax K-5 IIs Pentax Optio E70
Category Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-06-04 2009-01-05
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Prime II -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.7 x 15.7mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 372.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4928 x 3264 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Minimum boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 11 9
Cross focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens focal range - 35-105mm (3.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance - 10cm
Available lenses 151 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.4"
Screen resolution 921k dot 112k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.61x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 13.00 m (at ISO 100) 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 760 gr (1.68 lbs) 175 gr (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") 94 x 61 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 82 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 14.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 1208 not tested
Other
Battery life 980 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI90 2 x AA
Self timer Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $749 $140