Pentax
K-70
Weather-sealed APS-C DSLR with IBIS and AA filter simulator.
$649
Last updated May 2026
Key specs at a glance
Resolution
24.2 MP
Sensor
APS-C
ISO max
25,600
Burst
15 fps
4K
60 fps
IBIS
6-stop
Weight
520 g
Battery
640 shots
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
Pentax K-70
138 × 98 × 88 mm
520 g (1.15 lb / 18.34 oz)
138 × 98 × 88 mm · 520 g (1.15 lb / 18.34 oz)
Best for
Use-case scores
Scored algorithmically from verified specs. 10 = best in class.
Portrait
Good- · 24.2MP — solid resolution
- · Eye AF locks focus on subjects reliably
Sports & Action
Good- · 15fps burst — fast action ready
- · Pre-Capture records before you press shutter
Video & Hybrid
Good- · 4K recording
- · 4K 60p smooth motion
Landscape
Fair- · Weather sealed for outdoor conditions
- · IBIS enables slower handheld shutter speeds
Travel
Excellent- · 520g — compact and travel-friendly
- · 640 shots/charge — all-day shooting
Wildlife
Excellent- · Bird AF subject recognition
- · Animal subject recognition
Vlogging
Good- · 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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