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Pentax K-50 vs Pentax E70

Portability
63
Imaging
58
Features
65
Overall
60
Pentax K-50 front
 
Pentax Optio E70 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Pentax K-50 vs Pentax E70 Key Specs

Pentax K-50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 51600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 650g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
  • Released November 2013
  • Superseded the Pentax K-30
Pentax E70
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 175g - 94 x 61 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Pentax K-50 vs Pentax E70 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Pentax K-50 and Pentax E70, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both built by Pentax. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the K-50 (16MP) and E70 (10MP) and the K-50 (APS-C) and E70 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The K-50 was announced 4 years later than the E70 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-50 being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax E70 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the K-50 grades versus the E70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K-50 over the Pentax E70

 K-50 E70 
RevealedNovember 2013January 2009Fresher by 60 months
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen dimension3"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution921k112kCrisper screen (+809k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax E70 over the Pentax K-50

 E70 K-50 

Common features in the Pentax K-50 and Pentax E70

 K-50 E70 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Pentax K-50 vs Pentax E70 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-50 features outer measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) and the Pentax E70 has dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the K-50 against the E70.

Pentax K-50 vs Pentax E70 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K-50 and E70 is 63 and 94 respectively.

Pentax K-50 vs Pentax E70 top view buttons comparison

Pentax K-50 vs Pentax E70 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by checking specs. The graphic here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the K-50 and E70.

As you can plainly see, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The K-50 having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Pentax K-50 will give you extra detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more recent K-50 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Pentax K-50 vs Pentax E70 sensor size comparison

Pentax K-50 vs Pentax E70 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K-50 vs Pentax E70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K-50 Portrait photography info
Pentax E70 Portrait photography info
74
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detection focus
saves RAW files
19
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax K-50 as a Street photography camera
Pentax E70 as a Street photography camera
65
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
above average high ISO (51,600)
no articulating screen
heavier than average in class (650g)
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K-50 Sports photography details
Pentax E70 Sports photography details
67
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
has phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
bad battery (410 CIPA)
16
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K-50 Travel photography details
Pentax E70 Travel photography details
56
weather sealing
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
bad battery (410 per charge)
heavier than average in class (650 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
50
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax K-50
Landscape photography with Pentax E70
74
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
above average high ISO (51,600)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
bad battery (410 CIPA)
22
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.4")
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K-50 Vlogging details
Pentax E70 Vlogging details
28
image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no external mic socket
heavier than average in class (650 grams)
22
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic jack
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Pentax K-50 vs Pentax E70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-50 and Pentax E70
 Pentax K-50Pentax Optio E70
General Information
Brand Pentax Pentax
Model Pentax K-50 Pentax Optio E70
Category Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-11-27 2009-01-05
Body design Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip PRIME M -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.7 x 15.7mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 372.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4928 x 3264 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 51600 6400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect 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 range - 10cm
Total lenses 151 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.4 inch
Display resolution 921k dot 112k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.61x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/6000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Slow Sync+Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 650g (1.43 lbs) 175g (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") 94 x 61 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0")
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 -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI109 2 x AA
Self timer Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $610 $140