Name: K-70
Brand: Pentax
SKU: 40367
Rating: 4.0 (42 reviews)

4.2

based on all reviews

Consumer ratings:

4.6 / 5

Nice simple ergonomics with a great chunky grip
optical viewfinder quality is very good
Image quality is superb and the flip-out and rotate screen

not as heavy as some previous models
the example shot was horribly soft and lacking in detail
no anti-aliasing filter

Sensor type: CMOS
Image sensor format: APS-C
Sensor size: 23.5x15.6 mm
Effective pixels: 24 Mpx
Max resolution: 6000, 4000 px
Lens mount: Pentax KAF, Pentax KAF2, Pentax KAF3
Autofocus: Contrast Detect (sensor), Phase Detect, Multi-area, Center, Selective single-point, Tracking, Single, Continuous, Face Detection, Live View
Screen size: 3 in
Touch screen: no

Pentax K-70 - Pros & Cons

Nice simple ergonomics with a great chunky grip
optical viewfinder quality is very good
Image quality is superb and the flip-out and rotate screen
The screen is clear and easy to view
capable and pleasant to shoot with
improved autofocus system
strong colours and reasonable detail
robust
water-resistant design
noise tests in video showed very good results
Dynamic range results are very good
The night photograph was excellent
Pentax approach is arguably more logical
K-70 offers a very solid core feature set
Colour saturation is commendably maintained throughout the ISO range
The rear screen also doubles as a comprehensive status display
more conventional styling and some very worthwhile upgrades
s also relatively fast
smooth and quiet
compact
solid and well-specified camera for
Most controls are comfortable and well-positioned
better colour and definition in ultra-fine detail
The Samples are also pleasing to the eye and some are really good composed
K70 is compatible with well over 200 AF lenses
plenty of very good and versatile lenses for Pentax
K70 AF is good enough at this price level
very decent and clean review
cheaper 55-300 is far better for tracking
the body was quite comfortable to hold
weather sealing and relatively compact designs
simplest and most powerful autofocus systems
camera's ability to track moving people is phenomenal
4K video quality is impressive too
Video is good
feature set is quiet impressive
ease of use and great results
Great image quality
good handling
good guide mode
good handling & controls over a 10% IQ difference
Great JPEG quality out of the box
Great AF
both in viewfinder and live view
Very smooth
easy to control noise
solid and well-built
make it easy to shoot compelling lifestyle images
refined device and the wifi works just fine
it is very easy to use
Shots are impressive in low and high lighting conditions
compact and impressive camera
small
stylish and keeps things simple
impressive autofocus
a user-friendly design
and effective image stabilisation
small
light
and handy
compact and lightweight one more easy to use
fast it was and its in-depth menus too
comfortable ergonomics
versatile and powerful controls
the images are still good enough for small prints and Web use
Image quality is outstanding
with crisp details
responsive
refined
compact
and capable
Handling is also improved in some ways
this camera is absolutely loaded with goodness
weight
solidity
quality
and comfort
handling
responsiveness
and overall imaging quality
it sounds more decisive and reassuringly positive
the KP is amazing
Thoughtful engineering comes to mind
Compact
sharp
quiet
and very fast focusing
features are unique
plentiful
and well implemented
price
performance
and features
AF performance is generally good
better color depth
lower noise and increased amount of detail
fast image processing and good noise reduction
features Build
handling and AF Performance
K-70 is pretty well specified in other respects too
Rugged
smart and offering pretty good value
robust handling and powerful feature set

not as heavy as some previous models
the example shot was horribly soft and lacking in detail
no anti-aliasing filter
K-70 is neither a pro body nor a beginner's camera
missing out
lack of time to get used to them
auto white balance tends too much towards the cool side for my tastes
The viewfinder image isn t stabilised
noise gradually increases
lack of a low-pass filter means
s bulkier and heavier than its rivals
and lacks a touchscreen
Telephoto Lens MISTAKES that Spoil Travel
There is no top body status display
the highest speeds are not available
slight over-sharpened look and look a bit blurry
this 30 second movie is 86Mb in size
poor composition and unwanted details creeping into the frame
the contrast and gamma cannot be altered
feel too cluttered or intimidating
a histogram is conspicuous by its absence
Video autofocus is prone to hunting or racking focus
Autofocus and metering systems are a bit dated
Rather heavy for an entry-level DSLR
autofocus it just not good enough for DPR
the camera is not a great one for action
Pentax is a bit behind
the body and lens are on the heavy side
Does pixel shift work in RAW
cluttered controls and confusing menus
Dynamic range is comparatively poor
Sony lacks lenses
Fuji massively
absence of an EVF is NEVER a plus
Static price groupings are problematic
video is not one of Pentax strengths
it lacks an exposure control dial which would improve manual control
no 4k video
Touchscreen devices are quite common now too
they lacked detail in very bright settings
no electronic viewfinder
chromatic noise and loss of details are too evident
Wi-Fi shortcomings
No camera is really perfect
Wi-Fi capability
feel crude or cheap as its predecessors
the Input Light Lost if the Sensor is Small
there is no better value for money in the segment
it doesn't have a headphone port though
lack of anti-alias (Low-pass) filter
Pentax K-70 have Image Stabilization
Does the Pentax K-70 have Weather Sealing
lack of a rubber seal in its SD card bay
no better feature
built-in flash is not very powerful
Many modern cameras cannot only take still pictures
and stock clearance sales often push the camera price considerably down
feedback is on many occasions incomplete
inconsistent
and unreliable
APS-C sensor and has a format factor
seemingly have no objective voice comparatively speaking
lack of objectivity or bad press
K70 is not a large and heavy camera
manage to hit that mark in our continuous shooting test
ISO 25600 images are grainy and rough
its Live View focus system is underwhelming
Photos are noticeably rough and fine lines
Pixel Shift Resolution
the viewfinder is a Live view/Delete button
Wi-Fi connectivity
RAW performance leaves a lot to be desired
it does lack a headphone jack
noticeable moire effect here and there
the display screen has no touch support
it could be hooked up to an external screen
Pentax K-70 is more heavy as compared with other rivals
70 is neither a pro body nor a beginner s camera

Pentax K-70 - Technical Overview

	Poor	Average	Good	Excellent
Screen size	3 in Best: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 Screen size: 6.7 in
ISO maximum	102400 Best: Pentax KP ISO maximum: 819200
Effective pixels	24 Mpx Best: Hasselblad H6D-100c Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
Max resolution	6000 x 4000 px Best: Leica M11 Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

Pentax - Video Reviews (8)

My thoughts on the Pentax K-70 - Affordable and capable

Pentax K-70 - Full Specifications

Sensor type	CMOS
Image sensor format	APS-C
Sensor size	0.93 in
Sensor photo detectors	25.0 Mpx
Effective pixels	24.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h	3:2
Max resolution	6000 x 4000 px
Other resolutions	4608x3072 3072x2048 1920x1280
Processor	PRIME MII

Lens mount	Pentax KAF Pentax KAF2 Pentax KAF3
Magnification (Crop factor)	1.5 x
AF assist (auto-focus assist light)	Lamp
Focus adjustment	Auto
Contrast autofocus	yes
Contrast adjustment	yes
Saturation adjustment	yes
Brightness adjustment	yes
Autofocus in recording mode	yes
Focal length multiplier	1.5x
Autofocus	Contrast Detect Phase Detect Multi-area Center Selective single-point Tracking Single Continuous Face Detection Live View
Auto Focus (AF) lock	yes
Manual focus	yes
Auto Focus (AF) points selection	Auto
Auto Focus (AF) assist beam	yes
Number of focus points	11
Max number of AF points (incl. assistant)	11
Image stabiliser	Built-in
Phase detection autofocus	yes
Number of AF points (contrast)	11

Camera shutter type	Electronic
Minimum shutter speed	30.0 s
Maximum shutter speed	1.0 s
Shutter priority	yes
Aperture priority	yes
Manual exposure mode	yes
Number of exposures	2
Exposure compensation plus	5
Exposure compensation minus	-5
Expousure compensation steps	1/3 1/2
Continuous shooting	yes
Self-timer delay	2 12
Histogram	yes
AE frames	2 3 5
Subject / scene modes	yes
Flash sync speed	1/180s
Built-in flash	yes
Flash range	12
Flash modes	Auto Flash OFF Flash ON Redeye Reduction Slow Sync
External flash connection	Hot shoe
Flash metering system	P-TTL
External flash	yes
Continuous drive	6.0 fps
Scene modes	Backlight Close-up Landscape Night Night landscape Night portrait Panorama Sunrise Sunset
Self-timer	yes
Metering modes	Multi Center-weighted Spot
Manual settings	yes
Self-timer options	2 12
Speed (JPEG)	6.0 fps
Speed (RAW)	6.0 fps

Built-in microphone	yes
Microphone type	Stereo
Speaker type	Mono
Voice recording	yes

Weight	22.15 oz
Width	4.94 in
Height	3.66 in
Depth	2.91 in

Power source type	Battery
Battery life (CIPA)	480
Battery life (max)	4.5 h
Battery technology	Lithium-Ion
Number of batteries supported	1

Timelapse recording	yes
GPS	yes
Orientation sensor	yes

ISO	160 200 400 800 1600 3200 6400 12800 25600 51200 102400
ISO minimum	100
ISO maximum	102400
Maximum image resolution	6000 x 4000 px
White balance presets	8
White balance modes	Auto Cloudy Daylight Fluorescent H Fluorescent L Shade Tungsten
Custom white balance	yes
Supported image file formats	JPEG RAW
Photo effects	Black&White Neutral Sepia Vivid
Image stabilizer	yes
Image stabilization type	Sensor-shift
Supported aspect ratios	4:3 16:9
Uncompressed format	RAW
HDR	yes
AEB/HDR support	yes

Screen size	3.0 in
Articulated LCD	yes
Screen technology	LCD
Display aspect ratio	3:2
Screen dots	921000
Touch screen	no
Live view	yes
Viewfinder	Electronic
Viewfinder coverage	100.0 %
Viewfinder magnification	0.95 x
Separate info display	no
Second display	no

Maximum resolution	1920 x 1080 px
Video recording	yes
Recording resolutions	1280 x 720 1920 x 1080
HD type	Full HD
Supported video file formats	H.264 MOV MPEG-4
Camera playback	Movie Single image Slide show
Max resolution (highest frame rate)	1920 x 1080
Max frame rate (highest resolution)	60.0 fps
Max frame rate (regardless of res.)	60.0 fps
Motion JPEG frame rate	60.0 fps

Body type	SLR
Body material	Aluminum-magnesium
Colour of product	Black
Anti-dust system	yes
Environmentally sealed	yes

Compatible memory cards	SD SDHC SDXC
Memory slots	1
Storage types	SD SDHC SDXC

HDMI	yes
USB connector type	Micro-USB B
USB version	2.0
Headphone port	no
Microphone port	yes
Wireless	Built-In
Supported WiFi types	IEEE 802.11b IEEE 802.11g IEEE 802.11n
Remote control	yes
NFC	no
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)	yes
Bluetooth	no
Firewire	no

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4.0

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