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Pentax K-70 vs Pentax E70

Portability
62
Imaging
67
Features
81
Overall
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Pentax K-70 front
 
Pentax Optio E70 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Pentax K-70 vs Pentax E70 Key Specs

Pentax K-70
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 688g - 126 x 93 x 74mm
  • Introduced June 2016
  • Later Model is Pentax KF
Pentax E70
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 175g - 94 x 61 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2009
Photography Glossary

Pentax K-70 vs Pentax E70 Overview

The following is a in-depth review of the Pentax K-70 versus Pentax E70, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are sold by Pentax. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the K-70 (24MP) and E70 (10MP) and the K-70 (APS-C) and E70 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The K-70 was unveiled 7 years after the E70 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-70 being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax E70 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a concise summary of how the K-70 grades against the E70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K-70 over the Pentax E70

 K-70 E70 
LaunchedJune 2016January 2009Newer by 91 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3"2.4"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution921k112kCrisper display (+809k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Pentax E70 over the Pentax K-70

 E70 K-70 

Common features in the Pentax K-70 and Pentax E70

 K-70 E70 
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Pentax K-70 vs Pentax E70 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Pentax K-70 offers exterior measurements of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") and a weight of 688 grams (1.52 lbs) whilst the Pentax E70 has sizing of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the K-70 compared to the E70.

Pentax K-70 vs Pentax E70 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the K-70 and E70 is 62 and 94 respectively.

Pentax K-70 vs Pentax E70 top view buttons comparison

Pentax K-70 vs Pentax E70 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions only by seeing a spec sheet. The picture here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the K-70 and E70.

Clearly, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The K-70 using its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Pentax K-70 will provide extra detail having an extra 14MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more recent K-70 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Pentax K-70 vs Pentax E70 sensor size comparison

Pentax K-70 vs Pentax E70 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K-70 vs Pentax E70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax K-70
Portrait photography with Pentax E70
80
you can focus manually
good resolution (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
saves RAW files
19
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax K-70 as a Street photography camera
Pentax E70 as a Street photography camera
71
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
good high ISO (102,400)
more heavy than competition in class (688g)
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K-70 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax E70 as a Sports photography camera
72
great max shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
supports phase detect AF
max frames per second low (6.0 frames/s)
bad battery (410 shots)
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K-70 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax E70 as a Travel photography camera
64
weather sealing
good resolution (24MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
bad battery (410 shots)
more heavy than competition in class (688 grams)
50
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K-70 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax E70 as a Landscape photography camera
78
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
good high ISO (102,400)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
bad battery (410 per charge)
22
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.4")
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K-70 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax E70 as a Vlogging camera
71
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (688g)
22
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
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Pentax K-70 vs Pentax E70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-70 and Pentax E70
 Pentax K-70Pentax Optio E70
General Information
Make Pentax Pentax
Model Pentax K-70 Pentax Optio E70
Class Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2016-06-08 2009-01-05
Body design Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by PRIME MII -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 102400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 11 9
Cross focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens focal range - 35-105mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance - 10cm
Number of lenses 151 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.4 inches
Screen resolution 921k dot 112k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/6000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual -
External flash
AEB
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 688g (1.52 lbs) 175g (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 126 x 93 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") 94 x 61 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0")
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 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, continuous) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $649 $140