Pentax K-70 with Canon T6s Comparison

Pentax K-70 and Canon T6s Main Features

  • June, 2016
  • February, 2015
  • 24 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
  • 24 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
  • 100 - 102400 ISO
  • 100 - 12800 ISO
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • -
  • 3" Articulated Screen
  • 3" Articulated Screen
  • Optical (pentaprism) Viewfinder
  • Optical (pentamirror) Viewfinder
  • 6.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 5.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In Wireless
  • 126 x 93 x 74 mm, 688g.
  • 132 x 101 x 78 mm, 565g.
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Pentax K-70 Scores


Imaging score
62
Features score
83
Value for money score
91
Portability score
77
Overall score
78

Canon T6s Scores


Imaging score
57
Features score
73
Value for money score
84
Portability score
78
Overall score
71

Canon EOS Rebel T6s with Pentax K-70 Overview


Let's compare Pentax K-70 with Canon EOS Rebel T6s. These models are included in the Entry-Level DSLR cameras. Pentax K-70 was released in 2016, and Canon T6s in 2015. K-70 is newer, which is a plus. EOS Rebel T6s 1 years older. However 1 years, the difference is not so bad.
These two cameras have the same sensor resolution - 24 MP. The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
The minimum ISO value for these cameras is the same and is . A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark. The maximum ISO value for these cameras is the same and is . K-70 has image stabilization(Sensor-shift), EOS Rebel T6s doesn’t, it is a big minus. Both cameras feature a 3-inch articulated screen.
K-70 has optical (pentaprism) viewfinder, and the EOS Rebel T6s doesn’t have. All viewfinders has no electronic viewfinderk dot resolution. Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Pentax K-70 has 5.0 fps continuous shooting. Pentax K-70 has 5.0 fps continuous shooting.

General K-70 EOS Rebel T6s
Brand Pentax Canon
Model K-70 EOS Rebel T6s
Announced June, 2016 February, 2015
Body Type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Lens
Lens Mount Pentax KAF2 Canon EF/EF-S
Manual Focus
Focal Lens Multiplier 1.5 1.6
Number of Lenses 150 321
Macro Focus Range n/a n/a
Screen
Screen Size 3" 3"
Screen Type Articulated Articulated
Screen Resolution 921k pixels 1040k pixels
Touch Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.63 0.51
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 11 19
Number of Cross Focus Points 9 19
Photography Features
RAW Support
Min Shutter Speed 1/30 sec 1/30 sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/6000 sec 1/4000 sec
Continuous Shooting 6.0 fps 5.0 fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 12.00 12.00
Flash Modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual n/a
External Flash
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range ±5 EV ±5 EV
WB Bracketing
Sensor
Sensor Size APS-C APS-C
Sensor Type CMOS CMOS
Sensor Dimensions 23.5 x 15.6 mm 22.3 x 14.9 mm
Sensor Area 366.6 mm² 332.3 mm²
Sensor Resolution 24 MP 24 MP
Max Image Resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Max Native ISO 102400 12800
Min Native ISO 100 100
Max Boosted ISO 0 25600
Min Boosted ISO 0 0
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Timelapse Recording
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
Connectivity
GPS Optional Optional
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Battery
Battery Life 410 shots 440 shots
Battery Type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Model LP-E17
Physical
Weight 688 g 565 g
Physical Dimensions 126 x 93 x 74 mm 132 x 101 x 78 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible)
Storage Slots 1 1
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly

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