Pentax K-70 vs Pentax K10D

Here, we will be analyzing the Pentax K-70 and Pentax K10D, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Advanced DSLR and they are both manufactured by Pentax. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the K-70 (24MP) and K10D (10MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

The K-70 was revealed 9 years after the K10D which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-70 being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax K10D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the K-70 matches up versus the K10D in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-70 and Pentax K10D. The full galleries are provided at Pentax K-70 Gallery and Pentax K10D Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-70 has 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) and the Pentax K10D has dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

Examine the Pentax K-70 and Pentax K10D in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the K-70 against the K10D.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the K-70 and K10D is 62 and 59 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions only by looking through specifications. The picture underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-70 and K10D.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Pentax K-70 to provide you with greater detail because of its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent K-70 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.