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Pentax

K-70

Weather-sealed APS-C DSLR with IBIS and AA filter simulator.

$649

Launch price

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K-70

Last updated June 2026

Key specs at a glance

Resolution

24.2 MP

Sensor

APS-C

ISO max

204,800

Burst

15 fps

4K

60 fps

IBIS

6-stop

Weight

688 g

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Sensor size

Pentax K-70

23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C

367 mm² area

Lens ecosystem

Pentax K mount

30

First-party

40

Third-party

70+

Total available

Mount introduced 1975

Body size, to scale

Front view

Width × Height

Pentax K-70 front view
Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

Back view

Width × Height — same proportions as the front

Pentax K-70 back view
Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

Top view

Width × Depth (front-to-back)

Pentax K-70 top view
Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

126 × 93 × 74 mm · 688 g (1.52 lb / 24.27 oz)

Product images courtesy of Pentax press materials.

Best for

Use-case scores

Scored algorithmically from verified specs. 10 = best in class.

Portrait

Good
6.5/ 10
  • · 24.2MP — solid resolution
  • · Eye AF locks focus on subjects reliably

Sports & Action

Good
6.5/ 10
  • · 15fps burst — fast action ready
  • · Pre-Capture records before you press shutter

Video & Hybrid

Fair
4.5/ 10
  • · 4K 60p smooth motion
  • · Log profile (Standard profiles) for grading latitude

Landscape

Fair
4.0/ 10
  • · Weather sealed for outdoor conditions
  • · IBIS enables slower handheld shutter speeds

Travel

Fair
5.5/ 10
  • · 688g — manageable for travel
  • · Weather sealed for varied conditions

Wildlife

Excellent
10.0/ 10
  • · Bird AF subject recognition
  • · Animal subject recognition

Vlogging

Fair
5.0/ 10
  • · 4K 60p for smooth handheld vlogs
  • · IBIS reduces handheld shake

Pros

  • Weather sealed entry
  • IBIS in DSLR
  • Unique features

Cons

  • DSLR
  • 24MP dated
  • Limited video

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Full specifications

Verified specs · Pentax K-70

Sensor

Resolution24.2 MP
Sensor typeAPS-C CMOS
Sensor size23.5 x 15.6 mm
AA filterNo

Processor

ProcessorImage processor

ISO

ISO min (native)100
ISO max (native)204,800
ISO max (expanded)102,400

Shutter

Shutter typeMechanical + Electronic
Max mechanical speed1/6000
Max electronic speed1/16000 sec

Autofocus

AF systemSAFOX 12
AF points / zones11
AF frame coverage100 %
AF low-light limit-3 EV
Eye AFYes
Animal / bird AFYes
Subject recognitionHuman, Animal, Bird, Vehicle

Burst

Burst (mechanical)6 fps
Burst (electronic)15 fps
Pre-Capture / Pre-ReleaseYes
RAW buffer depth10 frames

Video

Max resolution1920 x 1080
4K max frame rate60 fps
1080p max frame rate29.97 fps
Max video bit rate150 Mbps
Internal RAW videoNo
Log profileStandard profiles
CodecsH.264

Stabilization

Stabilization typeSensor-Shift
In-body stabilization (IBIS)Yes
IBIS effectiveness6 stops

Body

Weight688 g
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)125.5 × 93 × 74 mm
Weather sealingYes

Battery

BatteryD-LI109
Battery capacity1050 mAh

Storage

Card slots1
Card typesSD, SDHC, SDXC

Viewfinder

Viewfinder typeOptical (Pentaprism)
EVF resolution2,360,000 dots
EVF magnification0.95 ×
EVF refresh rate120 Hz

LCD

LCD size3 in
LCD typeArticulating
TouchscreenNo

Connectivity

USBMicro-USB (USB 2.0)
HDMIMicro-HDMI
Wi-FiYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
BluetoothYes
Microphone jack (3.5mm)Yes
Headphone jack (3.5mm)Yes

Lens Mount

Lens mountPentax K