Pentax K-70 vs Pentax K-r
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![Pentax K-70 front Pentax K-70 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Pentax-K-70/Pentax-K-70-front.jpg)
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Pentax K-70 vs Pentax K-r Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- 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
- Launched June 2016
- Replacement is Pentax KF
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 598g - 125 x 97 x 68mm
- Revealed March 2011
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Pentax K-70 vs Pentax K-r Overview
Below is a in depth review of the Pentax K-70 and Pentax K-r, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras and both are offered by Pentax. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the K-70 (24MP) and K-r (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).
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The K-70 was manufactured 5 years later than the K-r and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).
Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the K-70 matches up against the K-r for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Pentax K-70 vs Pentax K-r Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-70 & Pentax K-r. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax K-70 Gallery & Pentax K-r Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax K-70 over the Pentax K-r
K-70 | K-r | |||
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Revealed | June 2016 | ![]() | March 2011 | More recent by 64 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-r over the Pentax K-70
K-r | K-70 |
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Common features in the Pentax K-70 and Pentax K-r
K-70 | K-r | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen measurements |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 921k | Exact same screen resolution |
Touch screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch screen |
Pentax K-70 vs Pentax K-r Physical Comparison
If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Pentax K-70 has exterior dimensions of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") having a weight of 688 grams (1.52 lbs) and the Pentax K-r has proportions of 125mm x 97mm x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") having a weight of 598 grams (1.32 lbs).
See the Pentax K-70 and Pentax K-r in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the K-70 compared to the K-r.
![Pentax K-70 vs Pentax K-r size comparison Pentax K-70 vs Pentax K-r size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-K-70-vs-Pentax-K-r-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the K-70 and K-r is 62 and 67 respectively.
![Pentax K-70 vs Pentax K-r top view buttons comparison Pentax K-70 vs Pentax K-r top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-K-70-vs-Pentax-K-r-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Pentax K-70 vs Pentax K-r Sensor Comparison
Generally, its difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements simply by going through specifications. The photograph underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-70 and K-r.
To sum up, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Pentax K-70 to produce extra detail due to its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The newer K-70 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
![Pentax K-70 vs Pentax K-r sensor size comparison Pentax K-70 vs Pentax K-r sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Pentax-K-70-vs-Pentax-K-r-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Pentax K-70 vs Pentax K-r Screen and ViewFinder
![Pentax K-70 vs Pentax K-r Screen and Viewfinder comparison Pentax K-70 vs Pentax K-r Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-K-70-vs-Pentax-K-r-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Pentax K-70 vs Pentax K-r Specifications
Pentax K-70 | Pentax K-r | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Pentax | Pentax |
Model | Pentax K-70 | Pentax K-r |
Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Launched | 2016-06-08 | 2011-03-11 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | PRIME MII | Prime II |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
Sensor area | 366.6mm² | 372.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4288 x 2848 |
Highest native ISO | 102400 | 12800 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW data | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 11 |
Cross focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Pentax KAF2 | Pentax KAF2 |
Number of lenses | 151 | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 921k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 96 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.63x | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/6000 secs | 1/6000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 6.0 frames per sec | 6.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual | Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync, High-Speed Sync and Wireless Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) | 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 688g (1.52 lb) | 598g (1.32 lb) |
Dimensions | 126 x 93 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") | 125 x 97 x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 72 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.9 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.4 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 755 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 410 pictures | 470 pictures |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI109,4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, continuous) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) | SD/SDHC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $649 | $1,100 |