Pentax K-70: The compact SLR camera with advanced features in a weather-sealed design
Reliability is one of the most important qualities a camera must have. It has to work when you need it—often under conditions where many cameras are better off staying in your bag. The Pentax K-70 delivers vivid, high-resolution images, even under the most challenging shooting conditions.
Whether under a blue sky, in a light rain, or beneath a dark starry sky—the Pentax K-70 captures the beauty of nature in stunning and unique photos.
Pentax K-70: A camera that brings you a wealth of new experiences and discoveries, and helps you master even challenging situations that arise specifically in outdoor settings.
An outdoor-friendly design that pushes the boundaries of photography under extreme conditions.
High reliability—proven in rigorous product testing.
The Pentax K-70’s exceptionally compact body features 100 seals, providing optimal protection against moisture and dust. This means the camera is just as capable of handling everyday use in the urban jungle as it is in tropical regions, on a beach vacation, on a safari, or on an expedition to Greenland.
When paired with lenses from the AW or WR series, it offers optimal protection against environmental influences.
A particular challenge for a camera is its operating environment, especially in cold temperatures. The Pentax K-70 is designed to operate reliably even in cold environments down to -10°C. This means you can rely on its mechanics, electronics, and stable battery voltage even in freezing conditions.
Even though the camera features special seals, we recommend keeping it dry at all times and drying it off quickly after shooting.
Battery performance deteriorates in freezing temperatures. In such cases, we recommend carrying a spare battery at body temperature.
The redesigned grip offers a secure and firm hold—even when wearing gloves.
The Pentax K-70 was designed with great attention to detail to ensure optimal comfort and maximum functionality. The four buttons on the four-way controller and the control dials are designed to be operated reliably even while wearing gloves.
Easy Dust Removal from the Sensor
The Pentax K-70 is equipped with a highly sensitive and reliable AF sensor. Even poorly lit subjects are detected at an exposure value of -3. Even the human eye has difficulty with that.
The Pentax K-70’s image sensor features a special coating that prevents dust from adhering. Should dust nevertheless accumulate on the sensor, it can be removed using the original Pentax Dust Removal function, which employs high-speed vibrations of the sensor.
Remarkable image quality at high ISO settings
The Pentax K-70 features a new module, the “Accelerator Unit,” which optimizes the camera’s noise performance. In combination with the PRIME MII processor, image noise is reduced to a minimum.
Far more important than a new record for maximum sensitivity is improved image quality across the commonly used sensitivity ranges.
APS-C CMOS sensor without a low-pass filter and an effective resolution of 24.24 megapixels
The K-70 does not include a low-pass filter in order to improve sharpness. This allows the 24.24-megapixel resolution to be fully utilized.
Low-Pass Filter Simulation—To Prevent the Moiré Effect and False Colors
Opticallow-pass filters are used to prevent false colors and moiré effects. The low-pass filter simulation achieves exactly the same effect by causing the camera’s sensor to vibrate at a microscopic level when necessary. You can choose between two intensity levels. Additionally, you can set the simulation to be activated only for the next three shots. After that, it automatically turns off again.
PRIME MII Image Processor—The most powerful image processing. For your best images.
Our comprehensive expertise in digital photography and image processing has gone into the development of this image processor. It represents the culmination of our experience and was originally developed for our medium-format flagship, the Pentax 645Z. Now it’s also featured in the K-3 II. Its outstanding performance delivers extremely high processing speeds and unparalleled image quality.
In-Body Shake Reduction—Image Stabilization with Many Features
The Pentax K-70 features the 3D image stabilizer developed by Pentax. Gyro sensors on the image sensor detect horizontal, vertical, and depth-of-field shifts and compensate for them by moving the sensor in the opposite direction. The combined performance of these individual components now offers shake reduction of up to 4.5 stops. Because the stabilizer is integrated into the body, the function operates completely independently of the lens being used. All Pentax lenses, third-party lenses, and even adapted lenses can thus be used with this function.
With the “Frame Adjustment” feature, the camera offers a sensor-shift function. By shifting the sensor, the camera can simulate the effect of a shift lens in 24 steps (1.5 mm total) in both the horizontal and vertical directions. The same technology powers the eight-step horizontal correction (+/- 1°), which allows you to adjust the horizontal alignment of the sensor.
Pan Detection
The K-70’s Shake Reduction function remains active even during camera pans. The gyro sensors analyze camera movements, reliably identify horizontal and vertical panning motions, and control the sensor accordingly.
Fine Sharpness and Extra Sharpness—Improving Sharpness Performance with Special Functions
Wide and thick contours often detract from the image’s perceived sharpness. The Fine Sharpness function makes lines appear narrower, while the Extra Sharpness function increases the contrast of the lines. Both functions enhance the perceived sharpness of the images.
Compensation for Blur Caused by a Small Aperture
The Pentax K-70 effectively compensates for distortion, vignetting, and lateral chromatic aberration.
Blur resulting from the selection of a small aperture is compensated for by the camera. Depending on the lens, this feature provides a gain of approximately 2 f-stops.
This feature is compatible with lenses from the DFA, DA, and DAL series. With a few exceptions, this correction also works with other lenses.
High-Performance AF System for Sharp and Brilliant Images
Versatile LCD Monitor—Monitor Brightness Adjusted to the Environment
The Pentax K-70 offers brightness options for the LCD monitor to suit specific lighting conditions.
This allows you to check your images even in bright sunlight. And in low-light conditions, the backlight can be dimmed accordingly. Astrophotographers will appreciate the red backlighting of the graphical user interface.
Classic SLR technology for subject preview
The PENTAX K-70 features a glass pentaprism viewfinder, the same type used in top-of-the-line models such as the PENTAX K-3 II. With a 100% field of view and a magnification of 0.95x, this viewfinder offers optimal possibilities for composing images—free from electronic interference. The high-quality coating ensures a brilliant image display that is 100% true to the original. Especially in this price range, there is no better option for composing your shots.
High-speed AF operation during Live View shooting
For the first time in a Pentax K-series camera, a hybrid autofocus system is used for Live View—for both stills and video. In addition to a contrast-detection sensor, phase-detection autofocus ensures fast and precise focusing. The new hybrid autofocus system offers significantly greater convenience, especially when shooting video.
Tilting Monitor—For Perfect Image Monitoring and Photography from Unusual Angles
On the tilting 3-inch LCD monitor, with a resolution of 921,000 dots, exposure can be monitored in real time while adjusting settings. At the same time, the hybrid autofocus offers a wide range of focusing options. The monitor is also a key component of the “On-screen Graphic User Interface” (GUI). Here, all important functions can be accessed without having to navigate through various menus. The display can be calibrated, and the text color and size can be customized
SAFOX X—A fast and reliable autofocus system, even in low-light conditions
Eleven sensors, including 9 cross-type sensors, form the basis for fast and precise distance measurement. In the dark, these are supported by a focus assist light to reliably deliver sharp images even under the worst conditions, starting at an exposure value of -3. For fast-action photography, the camera’s auto-tracking system detects the subject early on and continuously refocuses, ensuring there is no further delay at the moment the shutter is released. Alternatively, focus can be set individually using a separate AF lock button.
Several options are available for focusing. Depending on the requirements, the photographer can choose between 5-point or 11-point metering, spot metering, auto-tracking, or manual focus point selection.
High-speed shutter with a 1/6,000 sec. shutter speed—outdoor photography often involves action
With ashutter speed of 1/6,000sec., which is unusual for this class of camera, you can captureeven the fleetingest moments in sports, family, or leisure activities.
Automatic Detection of Challenging Lighting Conditions
In addition to the conventional modes: Program (P), Shutter Priority (Tv), and Aperture Priority (Av), the Pentax K-70 offers new functions such as the original Pentax Sensitivity Priority (Sv) and Shutter and Aperture Priority (TAv). This allows for greater creativity and flexibility in exposure control.
In addition, the K-70 features a very wide exposure compensation range of +/- 5 EV.
In addition to spot and center-weighted metering, the Pentax K-S2 features 77-segment metering. Based on distance measurement and sensor data, the camera determines the optimal exposure.
Furthermore, the camera offers center-weighted or spot metering.
Exciting burst modes with up to 40 shots at up to 6 fps.
The Pentax K-70 offers high-speed continuous shooting of high-resolution images with 24 megapixels and 14-bit depth at a rate of up to 6 frames per second. And that’s up to 40 JPEG images in a row, so you won’t miss a single moment or facial expression during the action.
You won’t miss a thing—just pick the best shot afterward.
Better image quality thanks to revolutionary “Pixel Shift Resolution”
Due to their design, conventional sensors require missing RGB color information to be interpolated, as this information isn’t captured by all of the sensor’s pixels. The Pentax K-70 offers the ability to take 4 consecutive shots, shifting the sensor upward, downward, to the left, and to the right for each shot. The camera combines the four individual images into a single image, which is saved as a JPEG or RAW file. Thanks to this innovative technology, all 24.24 megapixels contribute to the image, resulting in significantly better sharpness and color reproduction as well as reduced image noise.
The image stabilizer shifts the image sensor by one pixel at a time. After four shots, each individual pixel has captured all the information from the RGB color space. By combining this unique depth of information into a single image, the result is photos with the ultimate in high resolution and low noise.
ASTROTRACER - Astrophotography Made Easy.
The optionally available Astrotracer O-GPS1 works in tandem with the Shake Reduction module. This collaboration ensures that the image sensor is synchronized with the movement of celestial bodies during an exposure. The GPS receiver calculates the Earth’s rotation and precisely tracks the image sensor. As a result, stars do not appear as streaks during long exposures, but rather as points.
Bulb - Timer Function - Preprogrammed Long Exposures
Using the timer function in B mode, long exposures between 10 seconds and 20 minutes can be preprogrammed. For exposures up to 5 minutes, increments of 10 seconds can be selected. For the extended range between 5 and 20 minutes, increments of 1 minute can be programmed.
Quick control over motion freezing or depth of field via the Hyper Program or Hyper Manual functions
The Pentax K-70 is equipped with a front and rear control dial. This allows for quick and easy control of exposure settings without taking your eye off the viewfinder.
The Hyper Operating System allows for quick and easy adjustment of exposure settings.
White Balance - For Authentic Color Temperatures
The K-70’s white balance function offers presets suitable for virtually all lighting situations. With the Multi Auto WB feature, the camera measures the color temperature separately for each area of the image.
The CTE setting is particularly well-suited for capturing striking images with dominant colors, such as sunsets or lush greenery.
Versatile features for creating unique images
Choose your own color profile based on your personal style or the desired look of your image
The Pentax K-70 offers a selection of 13 Custom Image settings. Choose color profiles that enhance the visual impact of your images according to your creative vision.
Within the preset settings, additional parameters can be adjusted
"Clarity Control" and "Skin Tone" image settings—to optimize texture in the image
The "Clarity Control" function is an image-editing tool that enhances or adjusts surface texture. It enhances the clarity of skies or water, or optimizes the sheen of metal surfaces.
There are nine levels available, ranging from -4 to +4.
In conjunction with automatic face detection, the “Skin Tone” function corrects the color of faces. The skin appears softer and is captured in a pleasant shade
USER Mode - Personalize Your Camera
The more demanding the photographer, the greater the desire to customize the camera’s operation. Frequently used settings on the Pentax K-70 can be saved as presets in three user programs. In addition, various buttons and functions can be individually programmed. For example, in addition to two function buttons, the quick menu can also be customized as desired.
Dramatic images with a very high contrast range are the hallmark of HDR shots. When using the optional Astrotracer, this is the optimal setting for capturing astrophotography with its full range of colors, without black areas appearing merely as faded areas.
HDR (High Dynamic Range) – True-to-life reproduction of light and shadow
No device is as perfect as the human eye, which allows us to discern colors and details even between direct sunlight and deep shadows.
The Pentax K-70’s HDR (High Dynamic Range) function delivers a high-contrast image that closely resembles what the human eye sees. This produces images with effects that can be quite dramatic (Advanced HDR). This feature can be customized with a wide range of options and tailored to the specific subject. When held steady, it can be used handheld without a tripod, as the camera automatically corrects for camera shake.
Up to 20 filter options give images a unique touch
A particular highlight is the 20 filter functions, 9 of which are available right at the time of shooting. Various color filters or “effect filters,” such as Miniature, Pinhole, or Star Filter—each of which can be adjusted—expand the possibilities for creative photography.
Countless additional functions are available for post-processing. Many filters with adjustment options allow for customized image design that would otherwise only be possible with image-editing software. It’s even possible to process RAW data directly in the camera.
Perfect alignment thanks to a sophisticated alignment aid
The K-70 provides information to help align the camera. In addition to the digital level, a “Jet Display” can be shown on the monitor to align the camera perfectly horizontally and vertically.
For perfect image alignment
Thanks to the Shake Reduction unit combined with alignment detection, the camera can detect insufficient horizontal alignment and automatically correct it during shooting. This allows for corrections of up to 1.5°.
"Auto Picture" and "Scene" Modes
Simply turn the mode dial to AUTO and press the shutter button. Photography doesn’t get any easier than this. The Auto Picture mode ensures perfect results by automatically adjusting settings for various shooting situations.
In addition, the camera offers 19 scene modes that not only set the shutter speed and aperture but also apply image optimization.
Creativity isn’t left out when it comes to video recording either
Take full advantage of the unique features of your DSLR to create impressive Full HD videos. Take advantage of the full range of advanced lenses available to you—from fisheye to super-telephoto. You can also use special camera functions such as shooting modes and digital filters. With an external microphone, you can even record stereo sound.
In addition, the Pentax K-70 offers new features. For example, focus tracking is available for video recording. For this, we recommend the very quiet lenses: smc PENTAX-DA 18-135mm F3.5-5.6ED AL[IF] DC WR or the HD Pentax-DA 55-300mm F4.5-6.3ED PLM WR RE, so that the focusing noise does not interfere with the audio recording.
In addition, the K-70 offers automatic aperture adjustment for the first time to achieve balanced exposure. This feature utilizes the new electromagnetic aperture control, which is made possible in conjunction with the new KAF4 bayonet mount of the HD Pentax-DA 55-300mm F4.5-6.3ED PLM WR RE.
Star Stream Video Recording - Fantastic Star Trails
This feature records star trails. By using fade-ins and fade-outs, you can create exciting 4K videos.
For Documenting Longer Time Periods
Interval shooting is a great way to document longer time sequences. Using the 4K video function, you can record videos at programmable intervals and combine them into a single 4K-resolution video.
Easy Image Transfer
Use the “Image Sync” app to control the camera and access many important settings. This app also allows you to preview and transfer images.
This app is currently available on Google Play (for Android) and in the iTunes Store (for iOS).
Wireless Camera Control—Control the camera with your smartphone or tablet
Control your camera via smartphone ortablet: View your photos, adjust camera settings, see the Live View image on your mobile device, and trigger the shutter from there.
Built-in RAW File Processing—Get the Most Out of Your Photos
Process yourRAW files without a PC—the K-70 makes this easy, and the files are then saved as TIFF or JPEG files. A wide range of tools is available for RAW development, such as adjusting the white balance or modifying the shooting mode parameters.
