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Pentax K-7 vs Pentax K-70

Portability
60
Imaging
55
Features
69
Overall
60
Pentax K-7 front
 
Pentax K-70 front
Portability
62
Imaging
67
Features
81
Overall
72

Pentax K-7 vs Pentax K-70 Key Specs

Pentax K-7
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 2000 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 750g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
  • Revealed October 2009
  • Renewed by Pentax K-5
Pentax K-70
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 688g - 126 x 93 x 74mm
  • Introduced June 2016
  • Updated by Pentax KF
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Pentax K-7 vs Pentax K-70 Overview

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Pentax K-7 versus Pentax K-70, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and they are both manufactured by Pentax. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the K-7 (15MP) and K-70 (24MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The K-7 was revealed 7 years earlier than the K-70 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-7 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax K-70 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the K-7 matches up versus the K-70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K-7 over the Pentax K-70

 K-7 K-70 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-70 over the Pentax K-7

 K-70 K-7 
IntroducedJune 2016October 2009Fresher by 81 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Pentax K-7 and Pentax K-70

 K-7 K-70 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution921k921kEqual screen resolution
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Pentax K-7 vs Pentax K-70 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Pentax K-7 has exterior dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs) and the Pentax K-70 has proportions of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") along with a weight of 688 grams (1.52 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax K-7 versus Pentax K-70 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the K-7 vs the K-70.

Pentax K-7 vs Pentax K-70 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the K-7 and K-70 is 60 and 62 respectively.

Pentax K-7 vs Pentax K-70 top view buttons comparison

Pentax K-7 vs Pentax K-70 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by going over a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the K-7 and K-70.

Clearly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Pentax K-70 to offer more detail because of its extra 9MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older K-7 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Pentax K-7 vs Pentax K-70 sensor size comparison

Pentax K-7 vs Pentax K-70 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K-7 vs Pentax K-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K-7 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax K-70 Portrait photography highlights
73
has manual focus
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
supports RAW files
80
manual focus
megapixel count decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Pentax K-7 Street photography highlights
Pentax K-70 Street photography highlights
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
fixed screen
71
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
great high ISO (102,400)
more heavy than competition (688g)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K-7 Sports photography details
Pentax K-70 Sports photography details
70
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
environment sealing
supports phase detect auto focus
low frames per second (5.0 fps)
72
high shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
sensor has phase detect autofocus
low frames per second (6.0 frames per second)
bad battery life (410 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K-7 Travel photography highlights
Pentax K-70 Travel photography highlights
65
environment sealing
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have selfie friendly display
64
weather proof
megapixel count decent (24MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
bad battery life (410 per charge)
more heavy than competition (688g)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K-7 Landscape photography factors
Pentax K-70 Landscape photography factors
78
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
78
manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
great high ISO (102,400)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
bad battery life (410 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K-7 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K-70 as a Vlogging camera
25
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect focus
does not have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone jack
71
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes microphone support
more heavy than competition (688 grams)
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Pentax K-7 vs Pentax K-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-7 and Pentax K-70
 Pentax K-7Pentax K-70
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Pentax
Model type Pentax K-7 Pentax K-70
Class Advanced DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2009-10-02 2016-06-08
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Prime II PRIME MII
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.4 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 365.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 15 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Max resolution 4672 x 3104 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 2000 102400
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 11 11
Cross type focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type Pentax KAF2 Pentax KAF2
Total lenses 151 151
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 921 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT color LCD with AR coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.61x 0.63x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 13.00 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 1536 x 1024 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 750 gr (1.65 pounds) 688 gr (1.52 pounds)
Physical dimensions 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") 126 x 93 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 61 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 536 not tested
Other
Battery life 980 shots 410 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI90 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs, continuous)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible)
Card slots One One
Price at release $599 $649