Pentax K-70 vs Sony A65

Following is a in-depth assessment of the Pentax K-70 versus Sony A65, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by rivals Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the K-70 (24MP) and the A65 (24MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The K-70 was brought out 4 years after the A65 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the K-70 scores versus the A65 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-70 & Sony SLT-A65. The entire galleries are available at Pentax K-70 Gallery & Sony A65 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-70 has physical dimensions 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 A65 has dimensions of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") having a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the K-70 vs the A65.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the K-70 and A65 is 62 and 64 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes merely by going over specifications. The image below will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-70 and A65.

Plainly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution so you can expect similar quality of photos however you need to factor the age of the products into consideration. The more recent K-70 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.