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Pentax K-70 vs Pentax E90

Portability
62
Imaging
67
Features
81
Overall
72
Pentax K-70 front
 
Pentax Optio E90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Pentax K-70 vs Pentax E90 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 Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 688g - 126 x 93 x 74mm
  • Launched June 2016
  • Successor is Pentax KF
Pentax E90
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-95mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
  • Released January 2010
Photography Glossary

Pentax K-70 vs Pentax E90 Overview

In this article, we will be reviewing the Pentax K-70 vs Pentax E90, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both manufactured by Pentax. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the K-70 (24MP) and E90 (10MP) and the K-70 (APS-C) and E90 (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The K-70 was manufactured 6 years later than the E90 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-70 being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax E90 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the K-70 scores versus the E90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K-70 over the Pentax E90

 K-70 E90 
ReleasedJune 2016January 2010Fresher by 78 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Pentax K-70

 E90 K-70 

Common features in the Pentax K-70 and Pentax E90

 K-70 E90 
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Pentax K-70 vs Pentax E90 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Pentax K-70 features outside measurements of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") having a weight of 688 grams (1.52 lbs) whilst the Pentax E90 has proportions of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

Check out the Pentax K-70 vs Pentax E90 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the K-70 compared to the E90.

Pentax K-70 vs Pentax E90 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the K-70 and E90 is 62 and 94 respectively.

Pentax K-70 vs Pentax E90 top view buttons comparison

Pentax K-70 vs Pentax E90 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing only by viewing a spec sheet. The visual here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the K-70 and E90.

Clearly, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The K-70 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Pentax K-70 will render greater detail due to its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern K-70 should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Pentax K-70 vs Pentax E90 sensor size comparison

Pentax K-70 vs Pentax E90 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K-70 vs Pentax E90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K-70 Portrait photography factors
Pentax E90 Portrait photography factors
80
has manual focus
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detection focus
exports RAW formats
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax K-70
Street photography with Pentax E90
71
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
good ISO range (102,400)
more heavy than others in class (688 grams)
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax K-70
Sports photography with Pentax E90
72
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
has phase detect auto focus
max fps very slow (6.0 frames per second)
bad battery power (410 shots)
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax K-70
Travel photography with Pentax E90
64
weather sealing
good MP (24MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
bad battery power (410 per charge)
more heavy than others in class (688g)
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low resolution (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (32mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K-70 Landscape photography details
Pentax E90 Landscape photography details
78
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
good ISO range (102,400)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
bad battery power (410 per charge)
22
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K-70 Vlogging info
Pentax E90 Vlogging info
71
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (688 grams)
22
wide angle not good (32mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
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Pentax K-70 vs Pentax E90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-70 and Pentax E90
 Pentax K-70Pentax Optio E90
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Pentax
Model Pentax K-70 Pentax Optio E90
Category Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2016-06-08 2010-01-25
Body design Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip PRIME MII Prime
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 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 102400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 11 3
Cross focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens focal range - 32-95mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance - 6cm
Total lenses 151 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/6000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 6.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 688 gr (1.52 lb) 145 gr (0.32 lb)
Dimensions 126 x 93 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, continuous) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $649 $100