Pentax K-70 vs Sony A6500

On this page, we are looking at the Pentax K-70 versus Sony A6500, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the K-70 (24MP) and the A6500 (24MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The K-70 was unveiled 4 months prior to the A6500 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Pentax K-70 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony A6500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the K-70 scores against the A6500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-70 and Sony Alpha a6500. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax K-70 Gallery and Sony A6500 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-70 comes with external measurements of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") along with a weight of 688 grams (1.52 lbs) while the Sony A6500 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1") with a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

Check the Pentax K-70 versus Sony A6500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the K-70 vs the A6500.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the K-70 and A6500 is 62 and 81 respectively.

Often, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing merely by researching specifications. The visual underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the K-70 and A6500.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you should always take the production date of the cameras into account.