Insta360
X6
Flagship 8K 360 camera with dual Sony 1/1.1-inch square sensors, native 8K50 and in-camera Dolby Vision, 120MP stills, 2.32-inch OLED, 140-minute 8K30 runtime, and 20m waterproofing.
$700
Launch priceReleased Aug 2026
Pentax
K-70
Weather-sealed APS-C DSLR with IBIS and AA filter simulator.
$649
Launch priceReleased Jun 2016
X6 is 10.2 years newer.
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Wins
X6
Wins
K-70
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BK-70 has higher AF points / zones (11 vs 0)
- BK-70 has higher ISO max (native) (204,800 vs 6,400)
- AX6 has higher RAW buffer depth (200 frames vs 10 frames)
- AX6 has higher Resolution (120 MP vs 24.2 MP)
- AX6 has higher 1080p max frame rate (120 fps vs 29.97 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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X6
50 × 100 × 40 mm
196 g (0.43 lb / 6.91 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
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K-70
126 × 93 × 74 mm
688 g (1.52 lb / 24.27 oz)
X6 is 76mm narrower and 34mm thinner than K-70 but it is also 7mm taller.
X6 is 492 g lighter than K-70.
Depth (front-to-back): 40mm X6 · 74mm K-70
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
X6
50 × 100 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
K-70
126 × 93 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
X6
50 × 40 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
K-70
126 × 74 mm
Sensor size, to scale
K-70
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
X6: mount data unavailable
K-70
✓ more lensesPentax K
70+
native lenses available
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
X6
Codecs
Adds H.265
Stabilization modes
Adds FlowState, 360° Horizon Lock, InstaFrame 2.0…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 50, 100, 40
Card types
Adds microSD
RAW buffer depth
200 frames vs 10 frames — higher is better
Resolution
120 MP vs 24.2 MP — higher is better
1080p max frame rate
120 fps vs 29.97 fps — higher is better
Weight
196 g vs 688 g — lower is better
Reasons to choose
K-70
AF points / zones
11 vs 0 — higher is better
Codecs
Adds H.264
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 125.5, 93, 74
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC
ISO max (native)
204,800 vs 6,400 — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Animal, Bird, Vehicle
Eye AF
Only K-70 supports it
Animal / bird AF
Only K-70 supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
X6
Pros
- ✓Dual Sony 1/1.1-inch sensors (1-inch equivalent 360)
- ✓Native 8K50 + in-camera Dolby Vision / 10-bit I-Log
- ✓120MP 360 photos; 5K60 / 4K120 single-lens
- ✓2600mAh Xtreme Battery: 140 min 8K30
- ✓20m waterproof + replaceable Lens 2.0
Cons
- –$700 Standard Bundle vs cheaper 360 rivals
- –8K50, not 8K60 vs Osmo 360 II
- –47GB usable built-in storage vs DJI 105GB
- –360 footage still needs reframing
K-70
Pros
- ✓Weather sealed entry
- ✓IBIS in DSLR
- ✓Unique features
Cons
- –DSLR
- –24MP dated
- –Limited video
Decided which one is right for you?
Compare live prices for the X6 and K-70 at major authorized retailers.
Insta360 X6
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, X6 or K-70?
K-70 scores 10.0/10 versus 5.5/10 for X6 — Bird AF subject recognition.
What's the resolution difference between the X6 and K-70?
X6 is 120 MP and K-70 is 24.2 MP, so the X6 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the X6 and K-70 have in-body image stabilization?
X6 uses FlowState 6-axis + 360° Horizon Lock (electronic), while K-70 has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the X6 or the K-70?
X6 reaches 30 fps electronic. K-70 reaches 15 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the X6 and K-70?
X6 weighs 196 g and K-70 weighs 688 g, so the X6 is 492 g lighter.
Do the X6 and K-70 record 4K video?
X6: 8K 360 (max), 4K up to 120p. K-70: 4K up to 60p.
Are the X6 and K-70 weather sealed?
X6: Yes. K-70: Yes.
How much does each cost?
X6 launched at $700 and K-70 at $649. The K-70 is $51 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed September 2026.
Product images courtesy of Insta360 and Pentax press materials.