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Pentax K-70 vs Pentax KF

Portability
62
Imaging
67
Features
81
Overall
72
Pentax K-70 front
 
Pentax KF front
Portability
63
Imaging
73
Features
81
Overall
76

Pentax K-70 vs Pentax KF 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
  • Announced June 2016
  • Updated by Pentax KF
Pentax KF
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 684g - 126 x 93 x 74mm
  • Announced November 2022
  • Succeeded the Pentax K-70
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Pentax K-70 vs Pentax KF Overview

In this article, we are looking at the Pentax K-70 vs Pentax KF, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras and they are both sold by Pentax. The sensor resolution of the K-70 (24MP) and the KF (24MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The K-70 was unveiled 7 years before the KF and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the K-70 scores versus the KF in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K-70 over the Pentax KF

 K-70 KF 

Reasons to pick Pentax KF over the Pentax K-70

 KF K-70 
AnnouncedNovember 2022June 2016More recent by 78 months
Display resolution1040k921kClearer display (+119k dot)

Common features in the Pentax K-70 and Pentax KF

 K-70 KF 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display sizing3"3.00"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Pentax K-70 vs Pentax KF Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Pentax K-70 features physical dimensions of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 688 grams (1.52 lbs) while the Pentax KF has sizing of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") having a weight of 684 grams (1.51 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the K-70 and the KF.

Pentax K-70 vs Pentax KF size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the K-70 and KF is 62 and 63 respectively.

Pentax K-70 vs Pentax KF top view buttons comparison

Pentax K-70 vs Pentax KF Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements purely by going through specs. The graphic below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the K-70 and KF.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP so you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you will need to take the release date of the cameras into account. The older K-70 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Pentax K-70 vs Pentax KF sensor size comparison

Pentax K-70 vs Pentax KF Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K-70 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax KF as a Portrait photography camera
80
you can focus manually
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
supports RAW files
83
you can focus manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax K-70
Street photography with Pentax KF
71
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
above average high ISO (102,400)
heavier than competitors (688 grams)
73
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
above average high ISO (102,400)
heavier than competition (684g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax K-70
Sports photography with Pentax KF
72
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
comes with phase detect auto focus
low fps (6.0 frames/s)
terrible battery pack (410 CIPA)
75
great max shutter speed (1/6,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
has phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (6.0 fps)
bad battery power (410 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K-70 Travel photography info
Pentax KF Travel photography info
64
environment proofing
MP count decent (24MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
terrible battery pack (410 per charge)
heavier than competitors (688 grams)
66
environment proofing
MP count good (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
bad battery power (410 shots)
heavier than competition (684g)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K-70 Landscape photography info
Pentax KF Landscape photography info
78
you can focus manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
above average high ISO (102,400)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
terrible battery pack (410 per charge)
80
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen is a good size (3.00")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
above average high ISO (102,400)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
bad battery power (410 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K-70 Vlogging factors
Pentax KF Vlogging factors
71
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external mic socket
heavier than competitors (688g)
73
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external mic socket
heavier than competition (684g)
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Pentax K-70 vs Pentax KF Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-70 and Pentax KF
 Pentax K-70Pentax KF
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Pentax
Model type Pentax K-70 Pentax KF
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2016-06-08 2022-11-09
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 102400 102400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 11 11
Cross type focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type Pentax KAF2 Pentax KAF2
Number of lenses 151 161
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inch 3.00 inch
Display resolution 921 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x 0.63x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/6000 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 688 grams (1.52 lb) 684 grams (1.51 lb)
Dimensions 126 x 93 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") 126 x 93 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 410 shots 410 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, continuous) Yes (2 or 12 secs, continuous)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible)
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $649 $850