Pentax K-70 vs Sony A37

Below, we will be comparing the Pentax K-70 versus Sony A37, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the K-70 (24MP) and A37 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The K-70 was launched 4 years later than the A37 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the K-70 grades vs the A37 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-70 and Sony SLT-A37. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax K-70 Gallery and Sony A37 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Pentax K-70 enjoys outer measurements of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") with a weight of 688 grams (1.52 lbs) and the Sony A37 has proportions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 506 grams (1.12 lbs).

Check the Pentax K-70 versus Sony A37 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the K-70 vs the A37.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the K-70 and A37 is 62 and 67 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor measurements only by seeing technical specs. The photograph here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the K-70 and A37.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Pentax K-70 to provide extra detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The younger K-70 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.