Pentax KP vs Pentax P70

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.

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.

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.

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.