Upgrade Guide

Pentax KP→Pentax K-70

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

You own

Pentax

£253 used

2017

→

Upgrade to

Pentax

K-70

£161 used (-£91)

2016

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Skip it

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

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Full spec comparison

Spec	KP	K-70
Price	£253 used	£161 used
Released	2017	2016	↓
Sensor	24.32MP APS-C CMOS	24.24MP APS-C CMOS
Resolution	24MP	24MP	↓
Video	Full HD 1080/60i, 30p	Full HD 1080/60i, 30p
Autofocus	SAFOX 11 phase-detect AF, 27 points (25 cross-type)	SAFOX X phase-detect AF, 11 points (9 cross-type); hybrid AF in live view
Stabilisation	5-axis sensor-shift Shake Reduction II, 5 stops	Sensor-shift Shake Reduction, 4.5 stops
Burst Rate	7fps	6fps	↓
Battery Life	~390 shots (CIPA)	~410 shots (CIPA)	↑
Weight	703g (with battery)	688g (with battery)	↑
Weather Sealed	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder	Pentaprism, ~100%, 0.95x	Pentaprism, ~100%, 0.95x
Screen	3.0" tilting LCD, 921k dots	3.0" vari-angle LCD, 921k dots
Mount	Pentax KAF2 (K-mount)	Pentax KAF2 (K-mount)
Memory Cards	Single SD slot	Single SD slot

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