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Pentax

KF

Updated K-70 with modern connectivity and the same rugged Pentax philosophy.

$849

Launch price
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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

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Sensor size

Pentax KF

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

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

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)

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

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
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

Good
6.0/ 10
  • · 4K recording
  • · 4K 60p smooth motion

Landscape

Fair
5.0/ 10
  • · Weather sealed for outdoor conditions
  • · IBIS enables slower handheld shutter speeds

Travel

Excellent
8.5/ 10
  • · 520g — compact and travel-friendly
  • · 640 shots/charge — all-day shooting

Wildlife

Excellent
9.0/ 10
  • · Bird AF subject recognition
  • · Animal subject recognition

Vlogging

Good
7.0/ 10
  • · 4K 60p for smooth handheld vlogs
  • · IBIS reduces handheld shake

Pros

  • ✓ Weather sealed
  • ✓ IBIS
  • ✓ Affordable DSLR

Cons

  • – DSLR platform
  • – No 4K
  • – Niche ecosystem

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Full specifications

Verified specs · Pentax KF

Sensor

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

Processor

ProcessorImage processor

ISO

ISO min (native)100
ISO max (native)25,600
ISO max (expanded)102,400

Shutter

Shutter typeMechanical + Electronic
Max mechanical speed1/8000 sec
Max electronic speed1/16000 sec

Autofocus

AF systemSAFOX 12
AF points / zones101
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 depth60 frames

Video

Max resolution4K UHD
4K max frame rate60 fps
Max video bit rate150 Mbps
Internal RAW videoNo
Log profileStandard profiles
CodecsH.265, H.264

Stabilization

In-body stabilization (IBIS)Yes
IBIS effectiveness6 stops

Body

Weight520 g
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)138 × 98 × 88 mm
Weather sealingYes

Battery

BatteryLP-E6NH
Battery life (CIPA)640 shots

Storage

Card slots2
Card typesSD UHS-II

Viewfinder

Viewfinder typeOLED EVF
EVF resolution2,360,000 dots
EVF magnification0.78 ×
EVF refresh rate120 Hz

LCD

LCD size3 in
LCD typeVari-angle
TouchscreenYes

Connectivity

USBUSB-C 3.2 Gen 2
HDMIMicro HDMI (Type D)
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