What is the Sensor Size of Pentax K-70

Pentax K-70 has a APS-C sensor with dimensions of 23.5 x 15.6 mm and sensor area of 366.60mm².

It is 25% smaller than the average DSLR sensor in its class. In cases where all the other parameters are the same between two cameras, the one with the larger sensor collects more light per pixel and performs better (less noise) in low light / High ISO conditions). Larger sensors also give the photographer more control on the depth of field.

Read our detailed Pentax K-70 Review

Entry-Level DSLR cameras with Largest Sensor

In the bar chart below, you can find the Entry-Level DSLR cameras with the Largest Sensor.

Now lets have a look at the Pentax K-70 competitors in more detail.
Follow the comparison links for a detailed one-on-one comparison of these cameras with the K-70.

Pentax K-70 Compare K-70 vs K-70	24 MP \| APS-C CMOS Sensor Pentax KAF2 Mount	Rank in All Cameras: #94 Rank in DSLR Cameras: #26
	Imaging Features Value for Money Portability Overall Score	Portrait Street Sports Daily Landscape

Nikon D3400 Compare K-70 vs D3400	24 MP \| APS-C CMOS Sensor Nikon F Mount	Rank in All Cameras: #252 Rank in DSLR Cameras: #86
	Imaging Features Value for Money Portability Overall Score	Portrait Street Sports Daily Landscape

Nikon D5600 Compare K-70 vs D5600	24 MP \| APS-C CMOS Sensor Nikon F Mount	Rank in All Cameras: #131 Rank in DSLR Cameras: #34
	Imaging Features Value for Money Portability Overall Score	Portrait Street Sports Daily Landscape

Nikon D3300 Compare K-70 vs D3300	24 MP \| APS-C CMOS Sensor Nikon F Mount	Rank in All Cameras: #235 Rank in DSLR Cameras: #81
	Imaging Features Value for Money Portability Overall Score	Portrait Street Sports Daily Landscape

Nikon D5300 Compare K-70 vs D5300	24 MP \| APS-C CMOS Sensor Nikon F Mount	Rank in All Cameras: #160 Rank in DSLR Cameras: #47
	Imaging Features Value for Money Portability Overall Score	Portrait Street Sports Daily Landscape

Nikon D3500 Compare K-70 vs D3500	24 MP \| APS-C CMOS Sensor Nikon F Mount	Rank in All Cameras: #257 Rank in DSLR Cameras: #87
	Imaging Features Value for Money Portability Overall Score	Portrait Street Sports Daily Landscape

Nikon D5500 Compare K-70 vs D5500	24 MP \| APS-C CMOS Sensor Nikon F Mount	Rank in All Cameras: #130 Rank in DSLR Cameras: #36
	Imaging Features Value for Money Portability Overall Score	Portrait Street Sports Daily Landscape

Pentax K-S2 Compare K-70 vs K-S2	20 MP \| APS-C CMOS Sensor Pentax KAF2 Mount	Rank in All Cameras: #88 Rank in DSLR Cameras: #24
	Imaging Features Value for Money Portability Overall Score	Portrait Street Sports Daily Landscape

Sony A68 Compare K-70 vs A68	24 MP \| APS-C CMOS Sensor Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount	Rank in All Cameras: #172 Rank in DSLR Cameras: #54
	Imaging Features Value for Money Portability Overall Score	Portrait Street Sports Daily Landscape

Canon T6 Compare K-70 vs T6	18 MP \| APS-C CMOS Sensor Canon EF/EF-S Mount	Rank in All Cameras: #315 Rank in DSLR Cameras: #105
	Imaging Features Value for Money Portability Overall Score	Portrait Street Sports Daily Landscape

Other Frequently Asked Questions about Pentax K-70

Does the Pentax K-70 have Image Stabilization?
Does the Pentax K-70 have RAW support?
Does the Pentax K-70 have Weather Sealing?
Does the Pentax K-70 have built-in GPS?
What is the Max ISO of Pentax K-70?
What is the Sensor Size of Pentax K-70?
is the Pentax K-70 a Full Frame (FF) camera?
Does the Pentax K-70 have Touch Screen?
Does the Pentax K-70 have built-in Wireless?
What is the Max Continuous Shooting Speed (fps) of Pentax K-70?
What is the Weight of Pentax K-70?