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Pentax K-x vs Pentax P70

Portability
69
Imaging
52
Features
47
Overall
50
Pentax K-x front
 
Pentax Optio P70 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Pentax K-x vs Pentax P70 Key Specs

Pentax K-x
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 580g - 123 x 92 x 68mm
  • Introduced December 2009
Pentax P70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-110mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 155g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Launched March 2009
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Pentax K-x vs Pentax P70 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Pentax K-x and Pentax P70, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Ultracompact and both are created by Pentax. The resolution of the K-x (12MP) and the P70 (12MP) is very well matched but the K-x (APS-C) and P70 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizing.

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The K-x was announced 10 months after the P70 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-x being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax P70 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the K-x grades against the P70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K-x over the Pentax P70

 K-x P70 
LaunchedDecember 2009March 2009Newer by 10 months

Reasons to pick Pentax P70 over the Pentax K-x

 P70 K-x 

Common features in the Pentax K-x and Pentax P70

 K-x P70 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurement
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Pentax K-x vs Pentax P70 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-x has physical measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs) whilst the Pentax P70 has dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax K-x and Pentax P70 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the K-x and the P70.

Pentax K-x vs Pentax P70 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the K-x and P70 is 69 and 95 respectively.

Pentax K-x vs Pentax P70 top view buttons comparison

Pentax K-x vs Pentax P70 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through specifications. The picture here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the K-x and P70.

To sum up, both the cameras feature the identical MP but different sensor dimensions. The K-x contains the larger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier. The younger K-x should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Pentax K-x vs Pentax P70 sensor size comparison

Pentax K-x vs Pentax P70 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K-x vs Pentax P70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax K-x
Portrait photography with Pentax P70
63
you can focus manually
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
exports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12MP)
27
has manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax K-x
Street photography with Pentax P70
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competition in class (155 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax K-x
Sports photography with Pentax P70
61
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great battery power (1,900 per charge)
has phase detect AF
slow fps (5.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K-x Travel photography factors
Pentax P70 Travel photography factors
54
great battery power (1,900 per charge)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
56
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (155g)
low megapixels (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K-x Landscape photography info
Pentax P70 Landscape photography info
61
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
great battery power (1,900 CIPA)
small screen (2.7 inches)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse mode
32
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K-x Vlogging info
Pentax P70 Vlogging info
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect focusing
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic socket
25
decently wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (155 grams)
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Pentax K-x vs Pentax P70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-x and Pentax P70
 Pentax K-xPentax Optio P70
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Pentax
Model type Pentax K-x Pentax Optio P70
Category Entry-Level DSLR Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-12-23 2009-03-02
Body design Compact SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Prime -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 372.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Peak resolution 4288 x 2848 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens support Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-110mm (3.9x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing range - 10cm
Number of lenses 151 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 96 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/6000s 1/1000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 16.00 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear curtain, Wireless -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 416 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 580 grams (1.28 lb) 155 grams (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 123 x 92 x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 72 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 811 not tested
Other
Battery life 1900 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $600 $200