Combining an advanced feature-set with a compact form factor, the silver Pentax K-70 is a sleek DSLR characterized by its multimedia capabilities, the penchant for low-light shooting, and durable construction. Revolving around a 24.24MP APS-C CMOS sensor and PRIME MII image processor, this camera is capable of continuous stills shooting up to 6 fps and Full HD 1080p video recording, and has a broad sensitivity range up to ISO 204800. The sensor's design also omits an anti-aliasing filter, in order to gain greater sharpness and resolution, but benefits from a unique Selectable Anti-Aliasing Filter function that vibrates the sensor itself in order to mimic the moiré-reducing effects of a filter. The sensor-shift mechanism also enables Shake Reduction image stabilization, to minimize the appearance of camera shake, and Pixel Shift Resolution, to composite sequential exposures in order to gain increased detail and resolution.
Complementing the imaging capabilities, the K-70 is equally refined in regard to handling and design, and features a dust-, freeze-, and weather-resistant construction for working in trying conditions. A large 3.0" 921k-dot LCD is available, and features a vari-angle design to permit working from high and low angles, and a unique Night Vision setting can be used to produce a red-colored display in order to maintain night-adjusted vision when working in dark settings. Additionally, built-in Wi-Fi permits wireless image sharing and remote camera control from a mobile device, and the K-70 is also compatible with the optional O-GPS1 GPS Module for geotagging and AstroTracer functions.
Pentax K-70 Features
- 24.24MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
- PRIME MII Image Processor
- Anti-Aliasing Filter Simulator
- 3.0" 921k-Dot Vari-Angle LCD Monitor
- Full HD 1080i Video at 60 fps
- SAFOX X 11-Point AF with 9 Cross Sensors
- ISO 100-204800, Up to 6 fps Shooting
- Built-In Wi-Fi, Compatible with O-GPS1
- Shake Reduction & Pixel Shift Resolution
- Weather-Resistant Construction
Pentax K-70 Specs
Imaging
| Lens Mount |
Pentax K |
| Camera Format |
APS-C (1.5x Crop Factor) |
| Sensor Resolution |
Actual: 24.78 Megapixel
Effective: 24.24 Megapixel |
| Maximum Resolution |
6000 x 4000 |
| Aspect Ratio |
3:2 |
| Sensor Type |
CMOS |
| Sensor Size |
23.5 x 15.6 mm |
| Image File Format |
DNG, JPEG, Raw |
| Bit Depth |
14-Bit |
| Image Stabilization |
Sensor-Shift |
Exposure Control
| ISO Sensitivity |
Auto, 100 to 204800 |
| Shutter Speed |
Electronic Front Curtain Shutter
1/6000 to 30 Seconds
Bulb Mode |
| Metering Method |
Center-Weighted Average, Spot |
| Exposure Modes |
Aperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Sensitivity Priority, Shutter Priority |
| Exposure Compensation |
-5 to +5 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps) |
| Metering Range |
0 to 22 EV |
| White Balance |
Auto, CTE, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Custom, Daylight, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Day White), Fluorescent (Daylight), Fluorescent (Warm White), Manual, Multi Auto WB, Shade, Tungsten |
| Continuous Shooting |
Up to 6 fps at 24 MP for up to 40 Frames (JPEG) / 10 Frames (Raw)
Up to 3 fps at 24 MP for up to 100 Frames (JPEG) / 16 Frames (Raw) |
| Interval Recording |
Yes |
| Self-Timer |
2/12-Second Delay |
| Mirror Lock-Up |
Yes |
Video
| Recording Modes |
MOV/H.264
Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 50i/59.94i
Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 24.00p/25p/29.97p
HD (1280 x 720) at 50p/59.94p |
| Recording Limit |
Up to 26 Minutes for Full HD (1920 x 1080) |
| Video Encoding |
NTSC/PAL |
| Audio Recording |
Built-In Microphone (Stereo)
External Microphone Input |
Focus
| Focus Type |
Auto and Manual Focus |
| Focus Mode |
Automatic (A), Continuous-Servo AF (C), Single-Servo AF (S) |
| Autofocus Points |
Phase Detection: 11 (9 Cross-Type) |
| Autofocus Sensitivity |
-3 to +18 EV |
Viewfinder and Monitor
| Viewfinder Type |
Optical (Pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder Eye Point |
20.5 mm |
| Viewfinder Coverage |
100% |
| Viewfinder Magnification |
Approx. 0.95x |
| Diopter Adjustment |
-3.5 to +1.5 |
| Size |
3" |
| Resolution |
921,000 Dot |
| Display Type |
Articulating LCD
|
Flash
| Built-In Flash |
Yes |
| Flash Modes |
Auto, Auto/Red-Eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On w/ Red-Eye Reduction, Manual, Second-Curtain Sync, Slow Sync |
| Guide Number |
39.37' / 12 m at ISO 100 (28 mm Position) |
| Maximum Sync Speed |
1/180 Second |
| Flash Compensation |
-2 to +1 EV |
| Dedicated Flash System |
P-TTL |
| External Flash Connection |
Hot Shoe, Wireless |
Interface
| Media/Memory Card Slot |
Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) |
| Connectivity |
3.5mm Microphone, HDMI D (Micro), USB Micro-B (USB 2.0) |
| Wireless |
Wi-Fi |
| GPS |
No |
Environmental
| Operating Temperature |
14 to 104°F / -10 to 40°C |
| Operating Humidity |
0 to 85% |
Physical
| Battery |
1 x D-LI109 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion, 7.4 VDC, 1050 mAh |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) |
4.9 x 3.7 x 2.9" / 125.5 x 93 x 74 mm |
| Weight |
1.51 lb / 688 g (Body with Battery and Memory) |
| Package Weight |
2.765 lb |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) |
8.25 x 6.5 x 5.15" |
