Pentax K-70 vs Sony A6700

On this page, we are reviewing the Pentax K-70 and Sony A6700, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the K-70 (24MP) and the A6700 (26MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The K-70 was introduced 8 years prior to the A6700 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Pentax K-70 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony A6700 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the K-70 matches up versus the A6700 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-70 and Sony Alpha a6700. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax K-70 Gallery and Sony A6700 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-70 features external dimensions 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 A6700 has measurements of 122mm x 69mm x 75mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 3.0") along with a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax K-70 and Sony A6700 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the K-70 against the A6700.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K-70 and A6700 is 62 and 75 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing simply by looking at technical specs. The visual here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the K-70 and A6700.

As you have seen, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony A6700 to resolve extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos more aggressively. The older K-70 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.