Pentax K-70 vs Sony A580

Following is a detailed comparison of the Pentax K-70 versus Sony A580, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by companies Pentax and Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the K-70 (24MP) and A580 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The K-70 was brought out 5 years after the A580 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the K-70 grades versus the A580 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-70 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A580. The entire galleries are available at Pentax K-70 Gallery and Sony A580 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Pentax K-70 has outside 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 Sony A580 has specifications of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") along with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax K-70 versus Sony A580 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the K-70 and the A580.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the K-70 and A580 is 62 and 64 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through specifications. The picture here will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the K-70 and A580.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Pentax K-70 to render extra detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The younger K-70 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.