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Pentax

K-50

Weather-sealed entry APS-C DSLR with IBIS and AA filter simulator at an accessible price.

$599

Launch price

Released Jun 2013

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Pentax

K-70

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

$649

Launch price

Released Jun 2016

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K-70 is 3 years newer.

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Wins

0categories

K-50

★ Travel★ Vlogging

Wins

5categories

K-70

★ Wildlife★ Travel

13 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

K-50 wins 0 categories·K-70 wins 5 categories
  • BK-70 has higher IBIS effectiveness (6 stops vs 3 stops)
  • BK-70 has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)
  • BK-70 has higher Resolution (24.2 MP vs 16.3 MP)
  • BK-70 has higher Burst (electronic) (15 fps vs 11 fps)
  • BK-70 has lower Weight (520 g vs 590 g)

Key specs at a glance

K-50K-70
Resolution16.3 MP24.2 MP
SensorAPS-CAPS-C
ISO max25,60025,600
Burst11 fps15 fps
4K60 fps60 fps
IBIS3-stop6-stop
Weight590 g520 g
Battery640 shots640 shots

Size and weight, to scale

K-50

129 × 97 × 70 mm

590 g (1.30 lb / 20.81 oz)

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

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

for scale

K-70

138 × 98 × 88 mm

520 g (1.15 lb / 18.34 oz)

K-50 is 9mm narrower, 2mm shorter, and 18mm thinner than K-70.

K-50 is 70 g heavier than K-70.

Depth (front-to-back): 70mm K-50 · 88mm K-70

Sensor size, to scale

K-50

23.7 × 15.7 mm · APS-C

372 mm² area

K-70

23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C

367 mm² area

Lens ecosystem

Native lens selection

K-50

✓ more lenses

Pentax K

70+

native lenses available

30 first-party40 third-party

K-70

✓ more lenses

Pentax K

70+

native lenses available

30 first-party40 third-party

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

Use caseK-50K-70
Portrait
5.5Fair
6.5Good✓ wins
Sports & Action
4.0Fair
6.5Good✓ wins
Video & Hybrid
5.5Fair
6.0Good✓ wins
Landscape
2.5Limited
5.0Fair✓ wins
Travel
7.5Good
8.5Excellent✓ wins
Wildlife
6.5Good
9.0Excellent✓ wins
Vlogging
7.0Good
7.0Good

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose

K-50

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 129, 96.5, 70

  • AA filter

    Only K-50 supports it

Reasons to choose

K-70

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 138, 98, 88

  • Animal / bird AF

    Only K-70 supports it

  • Pre-Capture / Pre-Release

    Only K-70 supports it

  • IBIS effectiveness

    6 stops vs 3 stops — higher is better

  • Card slots

    2 vs 1 — higher is better

  • Touchscreen

    Only K-70 supports it

  • Headphone jack (3.5mm)

    Only K-70 supports it

  • Resolution

    24.2 MP vs 16.3 MP — higher is better

Both cameras share

  • ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
  • ✓ISO max (native) — Both 25,600
  • ✓AF points / zones — Both 101
  • ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
  • ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
  • ✓Burst (mechanical) — Both 6 fps

Pros & cons at a glance

Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.

K-50

Pros

  • ✓Weather sealed entry
  • ✓IBIS
  • ✓AA filter simulator
  • ✓Great used value

Cons

  • –16MP sensor
  • –DSLR platform
  • –Limited video

K-70

Pros

  • ✓Weather sealed entry
  • ✓IBIS in DSLR
  • ✓Unique features

Cons

  • –DSLR
  • –24MP dated
  • –Limited video

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Full specifications

✓ = category winner

K-50
K-70
Resolution
16.3 MP
24.2 MP✓+48%
Sensor type
APS-C CMOS
APS-C CMOS
Sensor size
23.7 × 15.7 mm
23.5 × 15.6 mm
AA filter
Yes
No
K-50
K-70
Processor
Image processor
Image processor
K-50
K-70
ISO min (native)
100
100
ISO max (native)
25,600
25,600
ISO max (expanded)
102,400
102,400
K-50
K-70
Shutter type
Mechanical + Electronic
Mechanical + Electronic
Max mechanical speed
1/8000 sec
1/8000 sec
Max electronic speed
1/16000 sec
1/16000 sec

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for sports, K-50 or K-70?

K-70 scores 6.5/10 versus 4.0/10 for K-50 — 15fps burst — fast action ready.

What's the resolution difference between the K-50 and K-70?

K-50 is 16.3 MP and K-70 is 24.2 MP, so the K-70 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the K-50 and K-70 have in-body image stabilization?

K-50 has 3-stop in-body image stabilization, while K-70 has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.

Which shoots faster bursts — the K-50 or the K-70?

K-50 reaches 11 fps electronic. K-70 reaches 15 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the K-50 and K-70?

K-50 weighs 590 g and K-70 weighs 520 g, so the K-70 is 70 g lighter.

Do the K-50 and K-70 record 4K video?

K-50: 4K up to 60p. K-70: 4K up to 60p.

Are the K-50 and K-70 weather sealed?

K-50: Yes. K-70: Yes.

Which has better battery life?

Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the K-50 and 640 shots for the K-70, giving the K-70 the edge.

How much does each cost?

K-50 launched at $599 and K-70 at $649. The K-50 is $50 less.

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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.