Upgrade Guide

Pentax K-70→Pentax K-3 II

Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.

You own

Pentax

K-70

£161 used

2016

→

Upgrade to

Pentax

K-3 II

£185 used (+£23)

2015

✅

Worthwhile

Clear improvements over the K-70. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.

What's new in the K-3 II

Unchanged or similar

Suitability by genre

Base scores — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. The Upgrade Checker adjusts them for your skill level.

Full spec comparison

Spec	K-70	K-3 II
Price	£161 used	£185 used
Released	2016	2015	↓
Sensor	24.24MP APS-C CMOS	24.35MP APS-C CMOS
Resolution	24MP	24MP	↑
Video	Full HD 1080/60i, 30p	Full HD 1080/60i, 30p
Autofocus	SAFOX X phase-detect AF, 11 points (9 cross-type); hybrid AF in live view	SAFOX 11 phase-detect AF, 27 points (25 cross-type)
Stabilisation	Sensor-shift Shake Reduction, 4.5 stops	Sensor-shift Shake Reduction, 4.5 stops
Burst Rate	6fps	8.3fps	↑
Battery Life	~410 shots (CIPA)	~720 shots (CIPA)	↑
Weight	688g (with battery)	785g (with battery)	↓
Weather Sealed	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder	Pentaprism, ~100%, 0.95x	Pentaprism, ~100%, 0.95x
Screen	3.0" vari-angle LCD, 921k dots	3.2" fixed LCD, 1.04M dots
Mount	Pentax KAF2 (K-mount)	Pentax KAF2 (K-mount)
Memory Cards	Single SD slot	Dual SD slots

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