Pentax K-70 vs Pentax K100D
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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 K100D front Pentax K100D front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Pentax-K100D/Pentax-K100D-front.jpg)
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Pentax K-70 vs Pentax K100D 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 Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 688g - 126 x 93 x 74mm
- Revealed June 2016
- Later Model is Pentax KF
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF Mount
- 660g - 129 x 93 x 70mm
- Launched December 2006
- Newer Model is Pentax K100D S
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Pentax K-70 vs Pentax K100D Overview
Let's look a bit more closely at the Pentax K-70 and Pentax K100D, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras and both are sold by Pentax. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the K-70 (24MP) and K100D (6MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).
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The K-70 was unveiled 9 years after the K100D which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).
Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the K-70 matches up versus the K100D in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Pentax K-70 vs Pentax K100D Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-70 & Pentax K100D. The full galleries are available at Pentax K-70 Gallery & Pentax K100D Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax K-70 over the Pentax K100D
K-70 | K100D | |||
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Launched | June 2016 | ![]() | December 2006 | More modern by 116 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 210k | Crisper screen (+711k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Pentax K100D over the Pentax K-70
K100D | K-70 |
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Common features in the Pentax K-70 and Pentax K100D
K-70 | K100D | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | No Touch screen |
Pentax K-70 vs Pentax K100D Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Pentax K-70 comes with physical dimensions of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") along with a weight of 688 grams (1.52 lbs) whilst the Pentax K100D has proportions of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") along with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).
Examine the Pentax K-70 and Pentax K100D in our brand new 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)
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the K-70 versus the K100D.
![Pentax K-70 vs Pentax K100D size comparison Pentax K-70 vs Pentax K100D size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-K-70-vs-Pentax-K100D-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the K-70 and K100D is 62 and 64 respectively.
![Pentax K-70 vs Pentax K100D top view buttons comparison Pentax K-70 vs Pentax K100D top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-K-70-vs-Pentax-K100D-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Pentax K-70 vs Pentax K100D Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specifications. The pic here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the K-70 and K100D.
To sum up, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Pentax K-70 to offer more detail having an extra 18MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern K-70 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
![Pentax K-70 vs Pentax K100D sensor size comparison Pentax K-70 vs Pentax K100D sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Pentax-K-70-vs-Pentax-K100D-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Pentax K-70 vs Pentax K100D Screen and ViewFinder
![Pentax K-70 vs Pentax K100D Screen and Viewfinder comparison Pentax K-70 vs Pentax K100D Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-K-70-vs-Pentax-K100D-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 K100D Specifications
Pentax K-70 | Pentax K100D | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Pentax | Pentax |
Model | Pentax K-70 | Pentax K100D |
Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Revealed | 2016-06-08 | 2006-12-03 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | PRIME MII | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 366.6mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 6 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 3008 x 2008 |
Max native ISO | 102400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
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 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Pentax KAF2 | Pentax KAF |
Amount of lenses | 151 | 151 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 2.5 inches |
Resolution of display | 921k dot | 210k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 96 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.63x | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/6000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 6.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | - |
Flash settings | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) | - |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 688 grams (1.52 lb) | 660 grams (1.46 lb) |
Dimensions | 126 x 93 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") | 129 x 93 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 410 photographs | - |
Battery form | 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/MMC card |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $649 | $0 |