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K-70

Pentax

K-70

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

$649

Launch price

Released Jun 2016

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vs

Pentax

KF

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

$849

Launch price

Released Nov 2022

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KF is 6.4 years newer.

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Wins

2categories

K-70

★ Wildlife★ Portrait

Wins

4categories

KF

★ Wildlife★ Travel

11 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

K-70 wins 1 categories·KF wins 4 categories
  • BKF has higher AF points / zones (101 vs 11)
  • AK-70 has higher ISO max (native) (204,800 vs 25,600)
  • BKF has higher RAW buffer depth (60 frames vs 10 frames)
  • BKF has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)
  • BKF has lower Weight (520 g vs 688 g)

Key specs at a glance

K-70KF
Resolution24.2 MP24.2 MP
SensorAPS-CAPS-C
ISO max204,80025,600
Burst15 fps15 fps
4K60 fps60 fps
IBIS6-stop6-stop
Weight688 g520 g
Battery—640 shots

Size and weight, to scale

K-70 front view

K-70

126 × 93 × 74 mm

688 g (1.52 lb / 24.27 oz)

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

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

for scale

KF

138 × 98 × 88 mm

520 g (1.15 lb / 18.34 oz)

K-70 is 13mm narrower, 5mm shorter, and 14mm thinner than KF.

K-70 is 168 g heavier than KF.

Depth (front-to-back): 74mm K-70 · 88mm KF

Back view, to scale

Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.

K-70 back view

K-70

126 × 93 mm

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

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

KF

138 × 98 mm

Top view, to scale

Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.

K-70 top view

K-70

126 × 74 mm

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

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

KF

138 × 88 mm

Sensor size, to scale

K-70

23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C

367 mm² area

KF

23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C

367 mm² area

Lens ecosystem

Native lens selection

K-70

✓ more lenses

Pentax K

70+

native lenses available

30 first-party40 third-party

KF

✓ 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-70KF
Portrait
6.5Good
6.5Good
Sports & Action
6.5Good
6.5Good
Video & Hybrid
4.5Fair
6.0Good✓ wins
Landscape
4.0Fair
5.0Fair✓ wins
Travel
5.5Fair
8.5Excellent✓ wins
Wildlife
10.0Excellent✓ wins
9.0Excellent
Vlogging
5.0Fair
7.0Good✓ wins

Why pick one over the other

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

  • EVF magnification

    0.95 × vs 0.78 × — higher is better

Reasons to choose

KF

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 138, 98, 88

  • Card types

    Adds SD UHS-II

  • AF points / zones

    101 vs 11 — higher is better

  • RAW buffer depth

    60 frames vs 10 frames — higher is better

  • Codecs

    Adds H.265

  • Card slots

    2 vs 1 — higher is better

  • Touchscreen

    Only KF supports it

  • Weight

    520 g vs 688 g — lower is better

Both cameras share

  • ✓Resolution — Both 24.2 MP
  • ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
  • ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
  • ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
  • ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
  • ✓Burst (mechanical) — Both 6 fps

Pros & cons at a glance

Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.

K-70

Pros

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

Cons

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

KF

Pros

  • ✓Weather sealed
  • ✓IBIS
  • ✓Affordable DSLR

Cons

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

Decided which one is right for you?

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Full specifications

✓ = category winner

K-70
KF
Resolution
24.2 MP
24.2 MP
Sensor type
APS-C CMOS
APS-C CMOS
Sensor size
23.5 x 15.6 mm
23.5 × 15.6 mm
AA filter
No
No
K-70
KF
Processor
Image processor
Image processor
K-70
KF
ISO min (native)
100
100
ISO max (native)
204,800✓+3 stops
25,600
ISO max (expanded)
102,400
102,400
K-70
KF
Shutter type
Mechanical + Electronic
Mechanical + Electronic
Max mechanical speed
1/6000
1/8000 sec
Max electronic speed
1/16000 sec
1/16000 sec

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for travel, K-70 or KF?

KF scores 8.5/10 versus 5.5/10 for K-70 — 520g — compact and travel-friendly.

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

Both cameras share the same 24.2 MP resolution.

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

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

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

K-70 reaches 15 fps electronic. KF reaches 15 fps electronic.

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

K-70 weighs 688 g and KF weighs 520 g, so the KF is 168 g lighter.

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

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

Are the K-70 and KF weather sealed?

K-70: Yes. KF: Yes.

How much does each cost?

K-70 launched at $649 and KF at $849. The K-70 is $200 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.