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: #100 Rank in DSLR Cameras: #20
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Nikon D3400 Compare K-70 vs D3400	24 MP \| APS-C CMOS Sensor Nikon F Mount	Rank in All Cameras: #275 Rank in DSLR Cameras: #86
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Nikon D5600 Compare K-70 vs D5600	24 MP \| APS-C CMOS Sensor Nikon F Mount	Rank in All Cameras: #137 Rank in DSLR Cameras: #42
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Nikon D3500 Compare K-70 vs D3500	24 MP \| APS-C CMOS Sensor Nikon F Mount	Rank in All Cameras: #284 Rank in DSLR Cameras: #92
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Pentax KF Compare K-70 vs KF	24 MP \| APS-C CMOS Sensor Pentax KAF2 Mount	Rank in All Cameras: #98 Rank in DSLR Cameras: #27
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Canon T6 Compare K-70 vs T6	18 MP \| APS-C CMOS Sensor Canon EF/EF-S Mount	Rank in All Cameras: #353 Rank in DSLR Cameras: #109
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Canon T7i Compare K-70 vs T7i	24 MP \| APS-C CMOS Sensor Canon EF/EF-S Mount	Rank in All Cameras: #156 Rank in DSLR Cameras: #46
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Canon 77D Compare K-70 vs 77D	24 MP \| APS-C CMOS Sensor Canon EF/EF-S Mount	Rank in All Cameras: #153 Rank in DSLR Cameras: #43
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Canon SL2 Compare K-70 vs SL2	24 MP \| APS-C CMOS Sensor Canon EF/EF-S Mount	Rank in All Cameras: #150 Rank in DSLR Cameras: #44
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Canon 4000D Compare K-70 vs 4000D	18 MP \| APS-C CMOS Sensor Canon EF/EF-S Mount	Rank in All Cameras: #370 Rank in DSLR Cameras: #112
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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?
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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?
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