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Pentax K-70 vs Pentax KF

Pentax K-70

Camera summary

The Pentax K-70, made by Pentax, is a powerful Compact SLR camera. Announced on June 8, 2016.

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Feature Score
Autofocus specs
4.5 out of 5 stars
Connectivity
5.0 out of 5 stars
Exposure mode
3.3 out of 5 stars
Photography features
5.0 out of 5 stars
Physical
0.7 out of 5 stars
Average Score
3.7 out of 5 stars

Successor

This camera has now been superseeded by the Pentax KF, which has more advanced features and characteristics, it would also be easier to get, especially new. Take that into account.

Aside from that, consider that you may probably need to update your camera soon and finding accesories could be more difficult compared to its successor. Of course you can expect a lower price for this camera as a compensation.

Compare this camera to its successor Pentax KF

Sensor

This camera has a CMOS sensor with a 24 Megapixels resolution.

Focus points

This camera has 11 focus points. Also you can take advantage of its versatile cross-type points. AF Face detection available, ideal for portraits and selfies. It offers AF tracking, which allows you to track moving objects

Max video resolutions

1920 x 1080

Expect recording in 1920 x 1080 with support for the following formats: MPEG-4, H.264.

Connectivity

Built-in wireless connectivity. Support for HDMI, so you can connect it to screens, monitors or any compatible device. Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.

Battery life

D-LI109

The battery of this camera can last up to 410 shots per charge with the included D-LI109 battery. Consider that this value can fluctuate and depends on the mAh of the battery (sometimes generic batteries have more mAh) and also on the usage, the amount of time you use the screen, the flash, etc.

Although this camera may have a decent battery life, its performance is not as great as the most powerful cameras. Always make sure to carry one extra battery, just in case.

Environmental sealing

This camera offers enviromental sealing keeping it protected and safe from environmental damage.

Pentax KF

Camera summary

The Pentax KF, made by Pentax, is a powerful Compact SLR camera. Announced on Nov. 9, 2022.

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Feature Score
Autofocus specs
4.5 out of 5 stars
Connectivity
5.0 out of 5 stars
Exposure mode
3.3 out of 5 stars
Photography features
5.0 out of 5 stars
Physical
0.7 out of 5 stars
Average Score
3.7 out of 5 stars

Predecessor

This camera builds on the success of its predecessor, the Pentax K-70, with advanced features and improved performance.

Compare this camera to the Pentax K-70

Sensor

This camera has a CMOS sensor with a 24 Megapixels resolution.

Focus points

This camera has 11 focus points. Also you can take advantage of its versatile cross-type points. AF Face detection available, ideal for portraits and selfies. It offers AF tracking, which allows you to track moving objects

Max video resolutions

1920 x 1080

Expect recording in 1920 x 1080 with support for the following formats: MPEG-4, H.264.

Connectivity

Built-in wireless connectivity. Support for HDMI, so you can connect it to screens, monitors or any compatible device. Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.

Battery life

D-LI109

The battery of this camera can last up to 410 shots per charge with the included D-LI109 battery. Consider that this value can fluctuate and depends on the mAh of the battery (sometimes generic batteries have more mAh) and also on the usage, the amount of time you use the screen, the flash, etc.

Although this camera may have a decent battery life, its performance is not as great as the most powerful cameras. Always make sure to carry one extra battery, just in case.

Environmental sealing

This camera offers enviromental sealing keeping it protected and safe from environmental damage.

Autofocus specs

Pentax K-70 Pentax KF
Af center
Yes
Yes
Af continuous
Yes
Yes
Af Contrast Detection
Yes
Yes
Af Face detection
Yes
Yes
Af live view
Yes
Yes
Af multi area
Yes
Yes
Af phase detection
Yes
Yes
Af selective
Yes
Yes
Af single
Yes
Yes
Af touch
No
No
Af tracking
Yes
Yes
Number of cross focus points 9 9
Number of focus points 11 11

Connectivity

Pentax K-70 Pentax KF
HDMI
Yes
Yes
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Wireless connectivity Built-In Built-In
DXO color depth 0.0 0.0
DXO dynamic range 0.0 0.0
DXO low light ISO 0.0 0.0
DXO overall score 0.0 0.0

Exposure mode

Pentax K-70 Pentax KF
AF area
No
No
average
Yes
Yes
Center weighted
Yes
Yes
Multi segment
Yes
Yes
partial
No
No
spot
Yes
Yes

General

Pentax K-70 Pentax KF
AKA - -
announced June 8, 2016 Nov. 9, 2022
Body type Compact SLR Compact SLR
brand Pentax Pentax
msrp $546.95 $696.95
model Pentax K-70 Pentax KF
Predecessor model Pentax K-70
Successor model Pentax KF

Lense

Pentax K-70 Pentax KF
Focal length multiplier 1.5x 1.5x
Lens mount Pentax KAF2 Pentax KAF2
Manual focus
Yes
Yes
Macro focus range - -
Number of lenses 163 163

Other features

Pentax K-70 Pentax KF
GPS Optional Optional
Self-timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, continuous) Yes (2 or 12 secs, continuous)
Storage slots 1 1
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible)
Timelapse recording
No
No

Photography features

Pentax K-70 Pentax KF
AE bracketing
Yes
Yes
Aperture priority
Yes
Yes
Built-in flash
Yes
Yes
Custom white balance
Yes
Yes
Exposure compensation
Yes
Yes
External flash
Yes
Yes
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Image stabilization
Yes
Yes
Manual exposure mode
Yes
Yes
Max continuous shooting 6.0 fps 6.0 fps
Max mechanical shutter speed 1/6000s 1/6000s
Minimum shutter speed 30 30
Shutter priority
Yes
Yes
WB bracketing
No
No

Physical

Pentax K-70 Pentax KF
Battery life 410 shots 410 shots
Battery model D-LI109 D-LI109
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Crush proof
No
No
Dust proof
No
No
Environmental sealing
Yes
Yes
Freeze proof
No
No
Physical dimensions 126 x 93 x 74mm 126 x 93 x 74mm
Shock proof
No
No
Water proof
No
No
Weight 688 grs 684 grs

Screen

Pentax K-70 Pentax KF
Live view
Yes
Yes
Screen resolution 921 -
Screen size - -
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Touch screen
No
No

Sensor

Pentax K-70 Pentax KF
Max boosted ISO - -
Max image resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 102400 102400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Yes
Yes
Sensor area - -
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6 mm 23.5 x 15.6 mm
Sensor resolution 24 24
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor type CMOS CMOS

Headphone port

Pentax K-70 Pentax KF
Headphone port
No
No
Max video resolution 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Microphone port
Yes
Yes
Video formats MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)

Viewfinder

Pentax K-70 Pentax KF
viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
viewfinder coverage - -
viewfinder magnification - -
viewfinder resolution no electronic viewfinder no electronic viewfinder