Pentax K-70 vs Sony A58
Portability
62 Imaging
67 Features
81 Overall
72
62 Imaging
67 Features
81 Overall
72
Portability
68 Imaging
62 Features
72 Overall
66
68 Imaging
62 Features
72 Overall
66
Pentax K-70 vs Sony A58 Key Specs
Pentax K-70
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 102400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 688g - 126 x 93 x 74mm
- Announced June 2016
- Successor is Pentax KF
Sony A58
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(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 16000 (Increase to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 492g - 129 x 95 x 78mm
- Introduced November 2013
- Succeeded the Sony A57
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In this write-up, we are comparing the Pentax K-70 vs Sony A58, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by rivals Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the K-70 (24MP) and the A58 (20MP) is very well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe K-70 was launched 2 years later than the A58 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).
Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the K-70 scores vs the A58 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-70 & Sony SLT-A58. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax K-70 Gallery & Sony A58 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax K-70 over the Sony A58
| K-70 | A58 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | June 2016 |  | November 2013 | Fresher by 31 months |
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 460k | Clearer display (+461k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony A58 over the Pentax K-70
| A58 | K-70 |
|---|
Common features in the Pentax K-70 and Sony A58
| K-70 | A58 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial precise focusing | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Pentax K-70 vs Sony A58 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-70 has outer measurements of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") having a weight of 688 grams (1.52 lbs) whilst the Sony A58 has dimensions of 129mm x 95mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") having a weight of 492 grams (1.08 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the K-70 vs the A58.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the K-70 and A58 is 62 and 68 respectively.
Pentax K-70 vs Sony A58 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading through specs. The photograph underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the K-70 and A58.
All in all, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Pentax K-70 to give you extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics far more aggressively. The newer K-70 provides a benefit in sensor tech.
Pentax K-70 vs Sony A58 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Pentax K-70 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A58 as a Portrait photography camera
manual focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detection focus
supports RAW files
manual focus
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street photography with Pentax K-70
Street photography with Sony A58
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
good ISO range (102,400)
heavier than average (688 grams)
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
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Pentax K-70 Sports photography highlights
Sony A58 Sports photography highlights
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
comes with phase detect auto focus
max fps very slow (6.0 frames per second)
bad battery pack (410 CIPA)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
good battery life (690 CIPA)
comes with phase detect AF
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Pentax K-70 Travel photography details
Sony A58 Travel photography details
weather sealing
good MP (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
bad battery pack (410 per charge)
heavier than average (688g)
good battery life (690 per charge)
good MP (20MP)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
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Pentax K-70 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A58 as a Landscape photography camera
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
good ISO range (102,400)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
bad battery pack (410 CIPA)
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (690 per charge)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Pentax K-70 Vlogging details
Sony A58 Vlogging details
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external mic jack
heavier than average (688 grams)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have microphone jack
display isn't selfie friendly
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Pentax K-70 vs Sony A58 Specifications
| Pentax K-70 | Sony SLT-A58 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Pentax | Sony |
| Model | Pentax K-70 | Sony SLT-A58 |
| Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Announced | 2016-06-08 | 2013-11-27 |
| Body design | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | PRIME MII | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 23.2 x 15.4mm |
| Sensor surface area | 366.6mm² | 357.3mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | - |
| Max resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 5456 x 3632 |
| Max native ISO | 102400 | 16000 |
| Max enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 11 | 15 |
| Cross focus points | 9 | 3 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Pentax KAF2 | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Available lenses | 151 | 143 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.6 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
| Display sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Resolution of display | 921 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440 thousand dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.63x | 0.65x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/6000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 6.0 frames per second | 8.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 10.00 m (@ ISO 100) |
| Flash options | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | - | 1/160 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) | 1920 x 1080 |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Optional | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 688g (1.52 lb) | 492g (1.08 lb) |
| Dimensions | 126 x 93 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") | 129 x 95 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | 74 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.3 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.5 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 753 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 410 photos | 690 photos |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NP-FM500H |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, continuous) | - |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at release | $649 | $645 |