Pentax
K-50
Weather-sealed entry APS-C DSLR with IBIS and AA filter simulator at an accessible price.
$599
Launch priceReleased Jun 2013
Pentax
K-70
Weather-sealed APS-C DSLR with IBIS and AA filter simulator.
$649
Launch priceReleased Jun 2016
K-70 is 3 years newer.
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Wins
K-50
Wins
K-70
11 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BK-70 has higher ISO max (native) (204,800 vs 25,600)
- AK-50 has higher RAW buffer depth (60 frames vs 10 frames)
- BK-70 has higher IBIS effectiveness (6 stops vs 3 stops)
- BK-70 has higher Resolution (24.2 MP vs 16.3 MP)
- BK-70 has higher Burst (electronic) (15 fps vs 11 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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K-50
129 × 97 × 70 mm
590 g (1.30 lb / 20.81 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
K-70
126 × 93 × 74 mm
688 g (1.52 lb / 24.27 oz)
K-50 is 4mm thinner than K-70 but it is also 4mm wider and 4mm taller.
K-50 is 98 g lighter than K-70.
Depth (front-to-back): 70mm K-50 · 74mm K-70
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
K-50
129 × 97 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
K-70
126 × 93 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
K-50
129 × 70 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
K-70
126 × 74 mm
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 lensesPentax K
70+
native lenses available
K-70
✓ more lensesPentax 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
K-50
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 129, 96.5, 70
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
RAW buffer depth
60 frames vs 10 frames — higher is better
AA filter
Only K-50 supports it
Codecs
Adds H.265
Weight
590 g vs 688 g — lower is better
Reasons to choose
K-70
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 125.5, 93, 74
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC
ISO max (native)
204,800 vs 25,600 — higher is better
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
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
- ✓AF points / zones — Both 11
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Burst (mechanical) — Both 6 fps
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 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
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, K-50 or K-70?
K-70 scores 10.0/10 versus 6.5/10 for K-50 — Bird AF subject recognition.
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 688 g, so the K-50 is 98 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.
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 July 2026.
Product images courtesy of Pentax press materials.