Pentax KP vs Pentax P70
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Pentax KP vs Pentax P70 Key Specs
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- 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
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- 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
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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Pentax KP vs Pentax P70 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax KP and Pentax Optio P70. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax KP Gallery and Pentax P70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax KP over the Pentax P70
KP | P70 | |||
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Introduced | January 2017 | March 2009 | Fresher by 97 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax P70 over the Pentax KP
P70 | KP |
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Common features in the Pentax KP and Pentax P70
KP | P70 | |||
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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).
See the Pentax KP vs Pentax P70 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the KP and P70 is 61 and 95 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Pentax KP vs Pentax P70 Specifications
Pentax KP | Pentax Optio P70 | |
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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 |