Canon
EOS R6 V
Video-first 32.5MP full-frame EOS V-series body with 7K RAW 60p, 4K 120p, active cooling, and Canon RF mount.
$2,499
Released May 2026
Pentax
K-70
Weather-sealed APS-C DSLR with IBIS and AA filter simulator.
$649
Released Jun 2016
EOS R6 V is 9.9 years newer.
Wins
EOS R6 V
Wins
K-70
4 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R6 V has higher AF points / zones (6097 vs 101)
- AEOS R6 V has higher Max video bit rate (2600 Mbps vs 150 Mbps)
- AEOS R6 V has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 15 fps)
- AEOS R6 V has higher ISO max (native) (64,000 vs 25,600)
- AEOS R6 V has higher RAW buffer depth (150 frames vs 60 frames)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
EOS R6 V
142 × 83 × 80 mm
688 g (1.52 lb / 24.27 oz)
K-70
138 × 98 × 88 mm
520 g (1.15 lb / 18.34 oz)
EOS R6 V is 15mm shorter and 8mm thinner than K-70 but it is also 4mm wider.
EOS R6 V is 168 g heavier than K-70.
Depth (front-to-back): 80mm EOS R6 V · 88mm K-70
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R6 V
142 × 83 mm
K-70
138 × 98 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS R6 V
142 × 80 mm
K-70
138 × 88 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R6 V
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
K-70
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
2.3× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R6 V
✓ more lensesCanon RF
105+
native lenses available
K-70
Pentax 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
EOS R6 V
AF low-light limit
-6.5 EV vs -3 EV — lower is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 141.8, 83.3, 79.7
AF points / zones
6097 vs 101 — higher is better
Max video bit rate
2600 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 15 fps — higher is better
ISO max (native)
64,000 vs 25,600 — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
150 frames vs 60 frames — higher is better
Codecs
Adds RAW, XF-HEVC S, XF-AVC S
Reasons to choose
K-70
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138, 98, 88
Weight
520 g vs 688 g — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓In-body stabilization — Both support in-body stabilization
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
EOS R6 V
Pros
- ✓7K RAW 60p and 7K Open Gate recording
- ✓4K DCI/UHD 120p with no crop
- ✓Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with people, animal, and vehicle detection
- ✓Active cooling for long-form recording
- ✓Full-size HDMI and dual CFexpress/SD card recording
Cons
- –No built-in EVF
- –Single CFexpress Type B slot plus one SD slot
- –Video-first body may be less ideal for stills-first shooters
- –Battery grip not supported
K-70
Pros
- ✓Weather sealed entry
- ✓IBIS in DSLR
- ✓Unique features
Cons
- –DSLR
- –24MP dated
- –Limited video
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, EOS R6 V or K-70?
EOS R6 V scores 8.5/10 versus 6.0/10 for K-70 — 40fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R6 V and K-70?
EOS R6 V is 32.5 MP and K-70 is 24.2 MP, so the EOS R6 V captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R6 V and K-70 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R6 V has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while k-70 has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R6 V or the K-70?
EOS R6 V reaches 40 fps electronic. K-70 reaches 15 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R6 V and K-70?
EOS R6 V weighs 688 g and K-70 weighs 520 g, so the K-70 is 168 g lighter.
Do the EOS R6 V and K-70 record 4K video?
EOS R6 V: 4K up to 120p. K-70: 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R6 V and K-70 weather sealed?
EOS R6 V: Yes. K-70: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R6 V and 640 shots for the K-70, giving the K-70 the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R6 V launched at $2,499 and K-70 at $649. The K-70 is $1,850 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Pentax press materials.