Upgrade Guide

Pentax KF→Pentax K-70

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

You own

Pentax

£849

2022

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Upgrade to

Pentax

K-70

£161 used (-£688)

2016

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The K-70 offers little measurable spec improvement over the KF. Spend the money on glass instead.

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Full spec comparison

Spec	KF	K-70
Price	£849	£161 used
Released	2022	2016	↓
Sensor	24.2MP APS-C CMOS	24.24MP APS-C CMOS
Resolution	24MP	24MP
Video	1080p/60p	Full HD 1080/60i, 30p
Autofocus	SAFOX 13 phase-detect AF with 11 points	SAFOX X phase-detect AF, 11 points (9 cross-type); hybrid AF in live view
Stabilisation	In-body Shake Reduction (SR II), up to 5.5 stops	Sensor-shift Shake Reduction, 4.5 stops
Burst Rate	6fps	6fps
Battery Life	~410 shots (CIPA)	~410 shots (CIPA)
Weight	643g (body only)	688g (with battery)	↓
Weather Sealed	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder	Optical pentamirror, 0.95× magnification, ~100% coverage	Pentaprism, ~100%, 0.95x
Screen	3.0" fully articulating LCD, 1.04M dots (no touch)	3.0" vari-angle LCD, 921k dots
Mount	Pentax KF-mount	Pentax KAF2 (K-mount)
Memory Cards	Single SD UHS-I slot	Single SD slot

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