Pentax K-70 vs Sony A55

Below, we will be matching up the Pentax K-70 versus Sony A55, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by rivals Pentax and Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the K-70 (24MP) and A55 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The K-70 was unveiled 5 years after the A55 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the K-70 matches up versus the A55 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-70 and Sony SLT-A55. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax K-70 Gallery and Sony A55 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Pentax K-70 features outer dimensions of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") with a weight of 688 grams (1.52 lbs) whilst the Sony A55 has proportions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the K-70 compared to the A55.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the K-70 and A55 is 62 and 67 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes only by researching a spec sheet. The image here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the K-70 and A55.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Pentax K-70 to provide you with greater detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more modern K-70 provides an edge in sensor innovation.