Pentax K-50 vs Pentax K-70
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Pentax K-50 vs Pentax K-70 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 51600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 650g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
- Released November 2013
- Succeeded the Pentax K-30
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 102400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 688g - 126 x 93 x 74mm
- Released June 2016
- Renewed by Pentax KF
Pentax K-50 vs Pentax K-70 Overview
Following is a complete review of the Pentax K-50 and Pentax K-70, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras and both are designed by Pentax. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the K-50 (16MP) and K-70 (24MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe K-50 was manufactured 3 years prior to the K-70 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).
Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the K-50 grades vs the K-70 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Pentax K-50 vs Pentax K-70 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-50 & Pentax K-70. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax K-50 Gallery & Pentax K-70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax K-50 over the Pentax K-70
K-50 | K-70 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-70 over the Pentax K-50
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Released | June 2016 | November 2013 | More modern by 30 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Pentax K-50 and Pentax K-70
K-50 | K-70 | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focusing | |||
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display sizing | |
Display resolution | 921k | 921k | Identical display resolution | |
Touch friendly display | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Pentax K-50 vs Pentax K-70 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Pentax K-50 offers physical dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) while the Pentax K-70 has sizing of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 688 grams (1.52 lbs).
Check out the Pentax K-50 and Pentax K-70 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the K-50 against the K-70.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K-50 and K-70 is 63 and 62 respectively.
Pentax K-50 vs Pentax K-70 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by looking at a spec sheet. The image here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-50 and K-70.
Clearly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Pentax K-70 to give you greater detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged K-50 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
Pentax K-50 vs Pentax K-70 Screen and ViewFinder
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Pentax K-50 vs Pentax K-70 Specifications
Pentax K-50 | Pentax K-70 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Pentax | Pentax |
Model | Pentax K-50 | Pentax K-70 |
Category | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Released | 2013-11-27 | 2016-06-08 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | PRIME M | 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 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4928 x 3264 | 6000 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 51600 | 102400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 11 |
Cross focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Pentax KAF2 | Pentax KAF2 |
Total lenses | 151 | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 921 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.61x | 0.63x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/6000 seconds | 1/6000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 6.0 frames per sec | 6.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Slow Sync+Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum 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 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50,30,25,24 fps), 640 x 424 (30,25,24 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 650g (1.43 pounds) | 688g (1.52 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") | 126 x 93 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 79 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.7 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 13.0 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 1120 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 410 shots | 410 shots |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | D-LI109 | - |
Self timer | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 12 secs, continuous) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $610 | $649 |