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Pentax K-70 vs Pentax KP

Portability
62
Imaging
67
Features
81
Overall
72
Pentax K-70 front
 
Pentax KP front
Portability
61
Imaging
67
Features
76
Overall
70

Pentax K-70 vs Pentax KP 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
  • Refreshed by Pentax KF
Pentax KP
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 819200
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 703g - 132 x 101 x 76mm
  • Released January 2017
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Pentax K-70 vs Pentax KP Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Pentax K-70 and Pentax KP, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Advanced DSLR and both of them are produced by Pentax. The resolution of the K-70 (24MP) and the KP (24MP) is very close and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The K-70 was introduced 7 months prior to the KP and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-70 being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax KP being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the K-70 grades against the KP with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K-70 over the Pentax KP

 K-70 KP 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Pentax KP over the Pentax K-70

 KP K-70 
ReleasedJanuary 2017June 2016Fresher by 7 months

Common features in the Pentax K-70 and Pentax KP

 K-70 KP 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution921k921kIdentical display resolution
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Pentax K-70 vs Pentax KP Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Pentax K-70 enjoys exterior dimensions of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") with a weight of 688 grams (1.52 lbs) while the Pentax KP has proportions of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") with a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the K-70 vs the KP.

Pentax K-70 vs Pentax KP size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the K-70 and KP is 62 and 61 respectively.

Pentax K-70 vs Pentax KP top view buttons comparison

Pentax K-70 vs Pentax KP Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing merely by looking through specifications. The visual below might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the K-70 and KP.

Plainly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP and you can expect comparable quality of files but you might want to factor the age of the cameras into account. The older K-70 will be behind in sensor tech.

Pentax K-70 vs Pentax KP sensor size comparison

Pentax K-70 vs Pentax KP Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K-70 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax KP Portrait photography highlights
80
has manual focus
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
supports RAW files
80
has manual focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Pentax K-70 Street photography features
Pentax KP Street photography features
71
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
great high ISO (102,400)
heavier than competition in class (688 grams)
76
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
above average high ISO (819,200)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K-70 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax KP as a Sports photography camera
72
great max shutter speed (1/6,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
supports phase detect auto focus
max frames per second low (6.0 fps)
bad battery pack (410 per charge)
72
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/24,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
bad battery life (390 per charge)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K-70 Travel photography features
Pentax KP Travel photography features
64
environment sealing
decent megapixels (24MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
bad battery pack (410 per charge)
heavier than competition in class (688 grams)
61
weather proof
good MP (24MP)
has built in flash
bad battery life (390 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax K-70
Landscape photography with Pentax KP
78
has manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
great high ISO (102,400)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
bad battery pack (410 per charge)
77
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
above average high ISO (819,200)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
bad battery life (390 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K-70 Vlogging info
Pentax KP Vlogging info
71
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with mic support
heavier than competition in class (688 grams)
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has microphone socket
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Pentax K-70 vs Pentax KP Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-70 and Pentax KP
 Pentax K-70Pentax KP
General Information
Make Pentax Pentax
Model Pentax K-70 Pentax KP
Type Entry-Level DSLR Advanced DSLR
Announced 2016-06-08 2017-01-26
Physical type Compact SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip PRIME MII PRIME IV
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 6016 x 4000
Highest native ISO 102400 819200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 11 27
Cross focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Pentax KAF2 Pentax KAF2
Total lenses 151 151
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 921k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x 0.63x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/6000s 1/6000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/24000s
Continuous shutter rate 6.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual, wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 688 gr (1.52 lb) 703 gr (1.55 lb)
Dimensions 126 x 93 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") 132 x 101 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0")
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 images 390 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, continuous) Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $649 $747