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Pentax KP vs Pentax P70

Portability
61
Imaging
67
Features
76
Overall
70
Pentax KP front
 
Pentax Optio P70 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Pentax KP vs Pentax P70 Key Specs

Pentax KP
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 819200
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 703g - 132 x 101 x 76mm
  • Launched January 2017
Pentax P70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-110mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 155g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Introduced March 2009
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Pentax KP vs Pentax P70 Overview

Here is a in-depth overview of the Pentax KP vs Pentax P70, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are offered by Pentax. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the KP (24MP) and P70 (12MP) and the KP (APS-C) and P70 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The KP was unveiled 8 years later than the P70 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax KP being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax P70 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the KP grades versus the P70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax KP over the Pentax P70

 KP P70 
IntroducedJanuary 2017March 2009Fresher by 97 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax P70 over the Pentax KP

 P70 KP 

Common features in the Pentax KP and Pentax P70

 KP P70 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Pentax KP vs Pentax P70 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Pentax KP comes with physical dimensions of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") along with a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs) and the Pentax P70 has specifications of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the KP vs the P70.

Pentax KP vs Pentax P70 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the KP and P70 is 61 and 95 respectively.

Pentax KP vs Pentax P70 top view buttons comparison

Pentax KP vs Pentax P70 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the KP and P70.

All in all, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The KP with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Pentax KP will deliver greater detail having an extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The newer KP is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Pentax KP vs Pentax P70 sensor size comparison

Pentax KP vs Pentax P70 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax KP vs Pentax P70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax KP
Portrait photography with Pentax P70
80
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW files
27
you can focus manually
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax KP Street photography information
Pentax P70 Street photography information
76
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
very good high ISO (819,200)
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competitors (155g)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax KP Sports photography info
Pentax P70 Sports photography info
72
high shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/24,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
terrible battery life (390 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax KP
Travel photography with Pentax P70
61
weather proofing
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
has built in flash
terrible battery life (390 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
56
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (155 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax KP
Landscape photography with Pentax P70
77
focusing manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (819,200)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
terrible battery life (390 per charge)
32
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax KP as a Vlogging camera
Pentax P70 as a Vlogging camera
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have mic port
screen isn't selfie friendly
25
really wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than competitors (155 grams)
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Pentax KP vs Pentax P70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax KP and Pentax P70
 Pentax KPPentax Optio P70
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Pentax
Model type Pentax KP Pentax Optio P70
Class Advanced DSLR Ultracompact
Launched 2017-01-26 2009-03-02
Body design Mid-size SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip PRIME IV -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Peak resolution 6016 x 4000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 819200 6400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 27 9
Cross type focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mount type Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-110mm (3.9x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing distance - 10cm
Amount of lenses 151 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/6000 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed 1/24000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (at ISO 100) 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual, wireless -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p) 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 703g (1.55 lb) 155g (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 132 x 101 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 390 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI109 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $747 $200