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| Predecessor: |
Pentax K-50
K-50 vs K-70 |
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| Successor: | ||
| General | ||
| Model Number: | XZ-2 | K-70 |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
| Camera Format: | Mid-Sized | SLR |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | Yes |
| Retail Price: | $599.99 | $649.95 |
| Street Price: | $469.95 | $596.95 |
| Date Available: | 2012-11-15 | 2016-07-30 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: |
12.6 oz
(357 g)
includes batteries |
39.6 oz
(1,122 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
| Size: |
4.4 x
2.6 x
1.9 in. (113 x 65 x 48 mm) |
4.9 x
3.7 x
2.9 in. (126 x 93 x 74 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | ||
| Effective Megapixels: | 12.0 | 24.2 |
| Sensor Format: | 1/1.7 inch | APS-C |
| Sensor size: | 43.32mm2 (7.6mm x 5.7mm) | 366.6mm2 (23.50mm x 15.60mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 1.92 microns | 3.92 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | n/a | 1.5x |
| Aspect Ratio: | 4:3 | 3:2 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | Optional | |
| Self-Cleaning: | Yes | Yes |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | Yes | Yes |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | Yes |
| DxO Sensor Score: | 49 | |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 20.4 | |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 11.3 | |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 216 | |
| Image Capture | ||
| Image Resolution: |
3968 x 2976
(11.8 MP,
4:3), 2560 x 1920 (4.9 MP, 4:3), 1280 x 960 (1.2 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3) |
6000 x 4000
(24.0 MP,
3:2), 4608 x 3072 (14.2 MP, 3:2), 3072 x 2048 (6.3 MP, 3:2), 1920 x 1280 (2.5 MP, 3:2) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG, 12-bit RAW | JPEG (EXIF 2.30), 14-bit RAW (.PEF, .DNG), RAW+JPEG |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 5.0 | 6.1 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (30p)
1280x720 (30p) |
1920x1080 (60i/50i/30p/25p/24p)
1280x720 (60p/50p) |
| Movie File Format: | .MOV (MPEG-4 AVC / H.264), Linear PCM, 16-bit, 48kHz stereo audio | MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 (MOV), Motion JPEG (AVI) for interval movie record |
| Composite Video Out: | Yes | No |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | n/a |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | n/a | |
| HD Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI | HDMI |
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | n/a | Pentax K (KA/KAF/KAF2/3/4) |
| Lens: | i.Zuiko Digital ED; 11 elements in 8 groups | smc Pentax 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 ED AL [IF] DC DA WR |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 28 - 112mm | 27 - 203mm |
| Focal Length (actual): | 6 - 24mm | 18 - 135mm |
| Zoom Ratio: | 4.00x | 7.50x |
| Aperture Range: | f/1.8 (W) / f/2.5 (T) - f/8 | f/3.5 - f/22 (wide) / f/5.6 - f/40 (tele) |
| Integrated ND Filter: | Yes | No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
60 cm to Infinity 23.6 in to Infinity |
40 cm to Infinity 15.7 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range: |
1 -
60 cm 0.4 - 23.6 in |
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| Filter Thread: | n/a | 62.0mm |
| Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | No | No |
| Digital Zoom: | Yes | |
| Digital Zoom Values: | Up to 4x | |
| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | Contrast Detection: 35-area multiple AF (All target, Group target area (9-area), Single target) | SAFOX X TTL phase-matching - 11 points (9 cross type focus points in the center); Hybrid PD/CD AF in Live View with Face detection, Tracking, Multiple AF points, Select, Spot AF area modes |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | No / LCD | Optical / LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | Optional VF-2 or VF-3 external EVF | SLR type; eye-level pentaprism, ~100% coverage, 0.95x mag., 22.3mm eyepoint (from center of lens), -2.5 to +1.5 diopter, interchangeable Natural-Bright-Matte III focusing screen |
| Focus Peaking: | No | Yes |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.63x | |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.95x | |
| Display | ||
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | No | Yes |
| Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 920,000 dots (307,200 px) | 921,600 dots (307,200 px) |
| Touchscreen: | Yes | No |
| Articulating Screen: | Yes | Yes |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | Yes |
| Selfie Screen: | No | Yes |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 10.0x | 16.0x |
| Top Deck Display: | No | No |
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | 12800 | 102400 |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | 100 |
| ISO Settings: | AUTO ISO 100 - 12800 (customizable, Default 100-1600) Manual ISO 100 - 12800, 1/3 EV steps | Auto, 100-102400 (1, 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps) |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Lamp, Fluorescent 1, Fluorescent 2, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Underwater Auto, One-Touch | Auto, Multi Auto WB, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Fluorescent Light (D: Daylight Color, N:Daylight White, W:Cool White, L:Warm White), Tungsten Light, Flash, CTE, Manual (up to 3 settings), Color Temperature (up to 3 settings) |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/2000 - 60 sec | 1/6000 - 30 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | 324-zone Digital ESP, Center-weighted Average, Spot | TTL open-aperture: 77-segment Multi, Center-weighted, Spot |
| Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | Scene (Portrait, e-Portrait, Landscape, Sport, Night, Night + Portrait,Sunset, Documents, Panorama, Fireworks, Multiple Exposure, Beach & Snow, Underwater - Wide, Underwater - Macro), HDR , 11 Art Filters and 5 Art Effects | Scene Mode (Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Moving Object, Night Scene Portrait, Sunset, Blue Sky, Forest, Night Scene, Night Scene HDR, Night Snap, Food, Pet, Kids, Surf & Snow, Backlight Silhouette, Candlelight, Stage Lighting, Museum), Digital Filter (Extract Color, Replace Color, Toy Camera, Retro, High Contrast, Shading, Invert Color, Unicolor Bold, Bold Monochrome ); Sensitivity Priority, Shutter & Aperture Priority; HDR (Auto, HDR1, HDR2, HDR3, Advanced HDR); D-RANGE Compensation (Highlight Correction, Shadow Correction); Pixel Shift Resolution (Motion Correction ON/OFF) |
| Self Timer: | 2 or 12 seconds | 2 or 12 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | Yes | |
| High Resolution Composite: | No | 24.0 megapixels |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
| Flash Modes: | Auto, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction slow sync., Slow sync at 1st curtain, Slow sync at 2nd curtain, Fill-in, Off. | P-TTL; Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction (Auto Picture, Scene) Flash On, Flash On+ Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync, Manual Flash Discharge (Full-1/128) |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 5.2 | 12.0 m / 39.4 ft. |
| Flash Range Description: | ISO 1600: W:0.6 to 11.1m / T:0.6 to 8.5m | GN=12m (ISO 100) |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/180 | |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | -2 to +1 EV in 0.5EV steps |
| External Flash Connection: | Hot Shoe | Hot Shoe |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | Full TTL exposure | Full TTL exposure |
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC / SDXC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support: | UHS-I | |
| Other Memory: | ||
| Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
| RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: | 12-bit RAW | 14-bit RAW (.PEF, .DNG), RAW+JPEG |
| Movie File Format: | .MOV (MPEG-4 AVC / H.264), Linear PCM, 16-bit, 48kHz stereo audio | MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 (MOV), Motion JPEG (AVI) for interval movie record |
| Included Memory: | No memory included | No memory included |
| Included Memory Type: | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | Yes |
| NFC: | No | No |
| Bluetooth: | No | No |
| Built-In GPS: | No | No |
| Microphone Jack: | No | Yes |
| Headphone Jack: | No | No |
| External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi |
| PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | No |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control Type: | Optional RM-UC1 Remote cable | Optional Wired or IR |
| Connections (extended): | Dedicated Multi-connector (USB/AV/Remote); Micro HDMI Type-D, Accessory Port | Micro (Type D) HMDI, USB 2.0 Micro B, 3.5mm external stereo mic / cable switch jack |
| Performance Timing | ||
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 1.21 | <0.3 |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 1.27 | |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | 7 | |
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | 1.62 | <0.3 |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | No |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 5.0 | 6.1 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 4 | 47 |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 5.0 | 6.1 |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | 3 | 11 |
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 4.9 | 6.1 |
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | 3 | 9 |
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.12 seconds | 0.13 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | 0.11 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | 0.272 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.069 seconds | 0.095 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.18 seconds | 0.14 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.033 seconds | 0.093 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (notes): | ||
| Startup Time: | 1.8 seconds | 1.0 seconds |
| Play -> Record Time: | 1.4 seconds | 0.2 seconds |
| Flash cycle time, full power: | 3.2 seconds | 2.3 seconds |
| Power | ||
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 310 shots | |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 410 shots | |
| Battery Life, Video: | ||
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary Li-90B | Proprietary D-LI109 |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary Li-90B Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary D-LI109 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | No | Yes |
| Internal Charging Supported: | Yes | No |
| Software | ||
| Included Software: | OLYMPUS [ib] software CD-ROM | Software CD-ROM includes Digital Camera Utility 5 |
| OS Compatibility: | ||
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes & Features: | 3-inch 920K-dot tilting touchscreen LCD, Full HD movies, hybrid control ring, HDR backlit correction, 11 Art Filters and 5 Art Effects, FlashAir compatible, removable grip, accessory port. Body available in black only. | |
