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Pentax K-S1 vs Pentax E70

Portability
69
Imaging
63
Features
70
Overall
65
Pentax K-S1 front
 
Pentax Optio E70 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Pentax K-S1 vs Pentax E70 Key Specs

Pentax K-S1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 558g - 121 x 93 x 70mm
  • Revealed August 2014
  • Replacement is Pentax K-S2
Pentax E70
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 175g - 94 x 61 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Pentax K-S1 vs Pentax E70 Overview

Here is a in depth analysis of the Pentax K-S1 vs Pentax E70, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are manufactured by Pentax. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the K-S1 (20MP) and E70 (10MP) and the K-S1 (APS-C) and E70 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The K-S1 was unveiled 5 years later than the E70 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-S1 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax E70 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the K-S1 matches up versus the E70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K-S1 over the Pentax E70

 K-S1 E70 
IntroducedAugust 2014January 2009Fresher by 69 months
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display dimension3"2.4"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution921k112kSharper display (+809k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax E70 over the Pentax K-S1

 E70 K-S1 

Common features in the Pentax K-S1 and Pentax E70

 K-S1 E70 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Pentax K-S1 vs Pentax E70 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera often, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-S1 has got external measurements of 121mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") with a weight of 558 grams (1.23 lbs) while the Pentax E70 has dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax K-S1 vs Pentax E70 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the K-S1 versus the E70.

Pentax K-S1 vs Pentax E70 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the K-S1 and E70 is 69 and 94 respectively.

Pentax K-S1 vs Pentax E70 top view buttons comparison

Pentax K-S1 vs Pentax E70 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing merely by going over a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the K-S1 and E70.

As you can see, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The K-S1 having a larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Pentax K-S1 will deliver extra detail having an extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The fresher K-S1 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Pentax K-S1 vs Pentax E70 sensor size comparison

Pentax K-S1 vs Pentax E70 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K-S1 vs Pentax E70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax K-S1
Portrait photography with Pentax E70
77
you can focus manually
decent MP (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
19
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax K-S1
Street photography with Pentax E70
73
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (558g)
very good ISO range (51,200)
fixed screen
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax K-S1
Sports photography with Pentax E70
69
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
has phase detect autofocus
low fps (5.4 frames/s)
not so great battery (410 per charge)
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K-S1 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax E70 as a Travel photography camera
60
lighter than competition in class (558g)
decent MP (20MP)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
not so great battery (410 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
50
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
low megapixels (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K-S1 Landscape photography features
Pentax E70 Landscape photography features
73
you can focus manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
very good ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW formats
not so great battery (410 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse function
22
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.4 inches)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax K-S1
Vlogging with Pentax E70
33
image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (558g)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of mic port
22
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
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Pentax K-S1 vs Pentax E70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-S1 and Pentax E70
 Pentax K-S1Pentax Optio E70
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Pentax
Model type Pentax K-S1 Pentax Optio E70
Category Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-08-27 2009-01-05
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Prime MII -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 51200 6400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens support Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 35-105mm (3.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range - 10cm
Number of lenses 151 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.4 inch
Display resolution 921 thousand dots 112 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/6000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.4 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 10.00 m (at ISO 100) 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, auto + redeye, on, on + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 558g (1.23 lb) 175g (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 121 x 93 x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") 94 x 61 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 78 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.0 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1061 not tested
Other
Battery life 410 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI109 2 x AA
Self timer Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $339 $140