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Pentax K-70 vs Pentax K10D

Portability
62
Imaging
67
Features
81
Overall
72
Pentax K-70 front
 
Pentax K10D front
Portability
59
Imaging
49
Features
43
Overall
46

Pentax K-70 vs Pentax K10D Key Specs

Pentax K-70
(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
  • Released June 2016
  • Renewed by Pentax KF
Pentax K10D
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
  • Revealed December 2006
  • Successor is Pentax K20D
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Pentax K-70 vs Pentax K10D Overview

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).

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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.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K-70 over the Pentax K10D

 K-70 K10D 
RevealedJune 2016December 2006Newer by 116 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k210kSharper screen (+711k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Pentax K10D over the Pentax K-70

 K10D K-70 

Common features in the Pentax K-70 and Pentax K10D

 K-70 K10D 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Pentax K-70 vs Pentax K10D Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Pentax K-70 vs Pentax K10D size comparison

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

Pentax K-70 vs Pentax K10D top view buttons comparison

Pentax K-70 vs Pentax K10D Sensor Comparison

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.

Pentax K-70 vs Pentax K10D sensor size comparison

Pentax K-70 vs Pentax K10D Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K-70 vs Pentax K10D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K-70 Portrait photography details
Pentax K10D Portrait photography details
80
focusing manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW files
53
has manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have liveview
megapixel count low (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Pentax K-70 Street photography info
Pentax K10D Street photography info
71
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
good ISO range (102,400)
heavier than others (688 grams)
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K-70 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K10D as a Sports photography camera
72
high shutter speed (1/6,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect AF
slow frames per second (6.0 frames/s)
terrible battery (410 per charge)
53
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
weather proof
comes with phase detect AF
does not have liveview
low fps (3.0 fps)
megapixel count low (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax K-70
Travel photography with Pentax K10D
64
weather sealing
MP count good (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
terrible battery (410 shots)
heavier than others (688g)
49
weather proof
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K-70 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax K10D Landscape photography highlights
78
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
good ISO range (102,400)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
terrible battery (410 per charge)
55
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
does not have liveview
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K-70 Vlogging factors
Pentax K10D Vlogging factors
71
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes mic jack
heavier than others (688g)
9
no video recording
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Pentax K-70 vs Pentax K10D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-70 and Pentax K10D
 Pentax K-70Pentax K10D
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Pentax
Model type Pentax K-70 Pentax K10D
Type Entry-Level DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 2016-06-08 2006-12-15
Body design Compact SLR Mid-size 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 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 102400 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 11 11
Cross type focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type Pentax KAF2 Pentax KAF2
Amount of lenses 151 151
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 921k dot 210k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x 0.64x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/6000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Auto Red Eye
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 688 grams (1.52 pounds) 793 grams (1.75 pounds)
Physical dimensions 126 x 93 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 66
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 522
Other
Battery life 410 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, continuous) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $649 $700