Pentax K-70 vs Pentax K-r

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.

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.

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).

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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.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the K-70 and K-r is 62 and 67 respectively.

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.