Pentax K-5 vs Pentax E70
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Pentax K-5 vs Pentax E70 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 740g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
- Revealed December 2010
- Older Model is Pentax K-7
- Later Model is Pentax K-5 IIs
(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
- Released January 2009
Pentax K-5 vs Pentax E70 Overview
Lets look more in depth at the Pentax K-5 versus Pentax E70, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are produced by Pentax. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the K-5 (16MP) and E70 (10MP) and the K-5 (APS-C) and E70 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe K-5 was manufactured 24 months after the E70 making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have different body design with the Pentax K-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax E70 being a Compact camera.
Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the K-5 grades against the E70 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Pentax K-5 vs Pentax E70 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-5 & Pentax Optio E70. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax K-5 Gallery & Pentax E70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 over the Pentax E70
K-5 | E70 | |||
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Released | December 2010 | January 2009 | More modern by 24 months | |
Focus manually | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.4" | Larger display (+0.6") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 112k | Sharper display (+809k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax E70 over the Pentax K-5
E70 | K-5 |
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Common features in the Pentax K-5 and Pentax E70
K-5 | E70 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Pentax K-5 vs Pentax E70 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-5 has got outer dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs) while the Pentax E70 has dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).
Take a look at the Pentax K-5 versus Pentax E70 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the K-5 compared to the E70.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the K-5 and E70 is 60 and 94 respectively.
Pentax K-5 vs Pentax E70 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes purely by researching a spec sheet. The pic underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the K-5 and E70.
As you can see, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The K-5 due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Pentax K-5 will result in more detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The younger K-5 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.
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Pentax K-5 vs Pentax E70 Specifications
Pentax K-5 | Pentax Optio E70 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Pentax | Pentax |
Model type | Pentax K-5 | Pentax Optio E70 |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2010-12-18 | 2009-01-05 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Prime II | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.7 x 15.7mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 372.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4928 x 3264 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 51200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 9 |
Cross type focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Pentax KAF2 | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 10cm |
Available lenses | 151 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 2.4 inch |
Resolution of screen | 921 thousand dots | 112 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.61x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 7.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change 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, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/180s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 424 (25, 30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 740g (1.63 lbs) | 175g (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 rating | 82 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.7 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 14.1 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 1162 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 980 photos | - |
Type 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 feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $800 | $140 |