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EOS 760D vs K-70
Quick take: The EOS 760D is the most affordable; only the K-70 is weather sealed.
16 specs side by side·14 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.
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Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | EOS 760DCanon · 2015 | K-70Pentax · 2016 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £142 usedBest | £161 used |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | 24.24MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | Full HD 1080p/30, 720p/60 | Full HD 1080/60i, 30p |
| Autofocus | 19-point all cross-type phase-detect via viewfinder; Hybrid CMOS AF III with face tracking in live view | SAFOX X phase-detect AF, 11 points (9 cross-type); hybrid AF in live view |
| Stabilisation | No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only) | Sensor-shift Shake Reduction, 4.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 5fps | 6fpsBest |
| Battery Life | ~440 shots (CIPA)Best | ~410 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 565g (with battery)Best | 688g (with battery) |
| Dimensions | 131.9 × 100.9 × 77.8mm | 125.5 × 93 × 74mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | YesBest |
| Viewfinder | Optical pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.82x | Pentaprism, ~100%, 0.95x |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.0" vari-angle LCD, 921k dots |
| Mount | Canon EF / EF-S | Pentax KAF2 (K-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD slot | Single SD slot |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, mini HDMI, AV out, 3.5mm mic, E3 remote, Wi-Fi, NFC | USB 2.0, micro HDMI, 3.5mm mic / cable switch, Wi-Fi |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
EOS 760D
K-70
Portrait
5.8/10
6.0/10
Street
5.7/10
5.4/10
Travel
5.0/10
5.3/10
Wedding & Events
4.3/10
4.9/10
Vlogging & Video
4.0/10
3.8/10
Documentary
4.0/10
4.9/10
Sports & Action
4.8/10
5.3/10
Landscape
4.7/10
6.0/10
Wildlife
5.3/10
5.9/10
Casual
4.0/10
3.4/10
Food
5.8/10
5.8/10
Macro
4.8/10
5.2/10
Architecture
5.4/10
6.0/10
Astrophotography
4.6/10
4.8/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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