Pentax K-70 vs Pentax K-x
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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)
![Pentax K-x front Pentax K-x front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Pentax-K-x/Pentax-K-x-front.jpg)
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Pentax K-70 vs Pentax K-x Key Specs
(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
- Launched June 2016
- Successor is Pentax KF
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Expand to 12800)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 580g - 123 x 92 x 68mm
- Revealed December 2009
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Pentax K-70 vs Pentax K-x Overview
Lets look more closely at the Pentax K-70 and Pentax K-x, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras and both of them are manufactured by Pentax. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the K-70 (24MP) and K-x (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).
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The K-70 was released 6 years later than the K-x and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).
Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the K-70 grades against the K-x in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Pentax K-70 vs Pentax K-x Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-70 and Pentax K-x. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax K-70 Gallery and Pentax K-x Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax K-70 over the Pentax K-x
K-70 | K-x | |||
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Revealed | June 2016 | ![]() | December 2009 | Fresher by 79 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-x over the Pentax K-70
K-x | K-70 |
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Common features in the Pentax K-70 and Pentax K-x
K-70 | K-x | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Pentax K-70 vs Pentax K-x Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-70 has external dimensions of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") with a weight of 688 grams (1.52 lbs) and the Pentax K-x has measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") along with a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs).
Look at the Pentax K-70 and Pentax K-x in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the K-70 against the K-x.
![Pentax K-70 vs Pentax K-x size comparison Pentax K-70 vs Pentax K-x size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-K-70-vs-Pentax-K-x-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K-70 and K-x is 62 and 69 respectively.
![Pentax K-70 vs Pentax K-x top view buttons comparison Pentax K-70 vs Pentax K-x top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-K-70-vs-Pentax-K-x-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Pentax K-70 vs Pentax K-x Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading specs. The photograph below will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-70 and K-x.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Pentax K-70 to offer you more detail as a result of its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more recent K-70 should have a benefit in sensor tech.
![Pentax K-70 vs Pentax K-x sensor size comparison Pentax K-70 vs Pentax K-x sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Pentax-K-70-vs-Pentax-K-x-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Pentax K-70 vs Pentax K-x Screen and ViewFinder
![Pentax K-70 vs Pentax K-x Screen and Viewfinder comparison Pentax K-70 vs Pentax K-x Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-K-70-vs-Pentax-K-x-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-x Specifications
Pentax K-70 | Pentax K-x | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Pentax | Pentax |
Model | Pentax K-70 | Pentax K-x |
Category | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Launched | 2016-06-08 | 2009-12-23 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | PRIME MII | Prime |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 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 |
Max resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4288 x 2848 |
Max native ISO | 102400 | 6400 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 11 |
Cross focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Pentax KAF2 | Pentax KAF2 |
Total lenses | 151 | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 921k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 96 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.63x | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/6000 secs | 1/6000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 6.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 16.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear curtain, Wireless |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 416 (24 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | 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 | 688g (1.52 lb) | 580g (1.28 lb) |
Dimensions | 126 x 93 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") | 123 x 92 x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 72 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.5 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 811 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 410 photographs | 1900 photographs |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, continuous) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) | SD/SDHC card |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $649 | $600 |