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Pentax K-50 vs Pentax K-70

Portability
63
Imaging
58
Features
65
Overall
60
Pentax K-50 front
 
Pentax K-70 front
Portability
62
Imaging
67
Features
81
Overall
72

Pentax K-50 vs Pentax K-70 Key Specs

Pentax K-50
(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
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 Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 688g - 126 x 93 x 74mm
  • Released June 2016
  • Renewed by Pentax KF
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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).

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K-50 over the Pentax K-70

 K-50 K-70 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-70 over the Pentax K-50

 K-70 K-50 
ReleasedJune 2016November 2013More modern by 30 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Pentax K-50 and Pentax K-70

 K-50 K-70 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Display resolution921k921kIdentical 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).

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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.

Pentax K-50 vs Pentax K-70 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Pentax K-50 vs Pentax K-70 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K-50 vs Pentax K-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K-50 Portrait photography features
Pentax K-70 Portrait photography features
74
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
80
has manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax K-50 Street photography info
Pentax K-70 Street photography info
65
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
good ISO range (51,600)
screen is fixed
more heavy than competition in class (650g)
71
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
very good ISO range (102,400)
heavier than competition in class (688g)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K-50 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K-70 as a Sports photography camera
67
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
has phase detect autofocus
max fps very slow (6.0 fps)
low battery power (410 per charge)
72
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
not so great battery (410 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K-50 Travel photography highlights
Pentax K-70 Travel photography highlights
56
weather proofing
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
low battery power (410 CIPA)
more heavy than competition in class (650 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
64
environment sealing
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
not so great battery (410 shots)
heavier than competition in class (688g)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax K-50
Landscape photography with Pentax K-70
74
has manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good ISO range (51,600)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
low battery power (410 CIPA)
78
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no low pass filter
very good ISO range (102,400)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
not so great battery (410 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K-50 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K-70 as a Vlogging camera
28
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (650g)
71
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes mic port
heavier than competition in class (688 grams)
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Pentax K-50 vs Pentax K-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-50 and Pentax K-70
 Pentax K-50Pentax K-70
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