- APS-C 369.7mm2
- 16.3 megapixels
- ISO 100 - 12,800
- Go in depth with our full Pentax K-01 Review.
- See real-world photos taken with the K-01.
- 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
- 20.3 megapixels
- 21.00mm - 1365.00mm (35mm eq.)
- Go in depth with our full Canon SX70 Review.
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Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
Predecessor: |
Canon SX60
SX60 vs SX70 |
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Successor: | ||
General | ||
Model Number: | K-01 | SX70 |
Alternate Model Number(s): | SX70 HS | |
Camera Format: | Compact System Camera | EVF |
Currently Manufactured: | No | Yes |
Retail Price: | $899.95 | $549.99 |
Street Price: | $358.95 | $665.67 |
Date Available: | 2012-03-15 | 2018-11-30 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
Weight: |
21.6 oz
(611 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
21.4 oz
(608 g)
includes batteries |
Size: |
4.8 x
3.1 x
2.3 in. (122 x 79 x 58 mm) |
5.0 x
3.6 x
4.6 in. (127 x 91 x 116 mm) |
Waterproof: | No | No |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: | ||
Effective Megapixels: | 16.3 | 20.3 |
Sensor Format: | APS-C | 1/2.3 inch |
Sensor size: | 369.72mm2 (23.7mm x 15.6mm) | 28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 4.81 microns | 1.19 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.5x | n/a |
Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 | 4:3 |
Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | |
Self-Cleaning: | Yes | No |
Sensor shift image stabilization: | Yes | No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
DxO Sensor Score: | 79 | |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 23.7 | |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 12.9 | |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 1,135 | |
Image Capture | ||
Image Resolution: |
4928 x 3264
(16.1 MP,
Other), 4224 x 2816 (11.9 MP, 3:2), 3456 x 2304 (8.0 MP, 3:2), 2688 x 1792 (4.8 MP, 3:2), 4352 x 3264 (14.2 MP, 4:3), 3840 x 2880 (11.1 MP, 4:3), 3072 x 2304 (7.1 MP, 4:3), 2304 x 1728 (4.0 MP, 4:3), 4928 x 2776 (13.7 MP, 16:9), 4224 x 2376 (10.0 MP, 16:9), 3456 x 1944 (6.7 MP, 16:9), 2688 x 1512 (4.1 MP, 16:9), 3264 x 3264 (10.7 MP, 1:1), 2880 x 2880 (8.3 MP, 1:1), 2304 x 2304 (5.3 MP, 1:1), 1728 x 1728 (3.0 MP, 1:1) |
5184 x 3888
(20.2 MP,
4:3), 3648 x 2736 (10.0 MP, 4:3), 2432 x 1824 (4.4 MP, 4:3), 5184 x 3456 (17.9 MP, 3:2), 3648 x 2432 (8.9 MP, 3:2), 2432 x 1616 (3.9 MP, 3:2), 5184 x 2912 (15.1 MP, 16:9), 3648 x 2048 (7.5 MP, 16:9), 2432 x 1368 (3.3 MP, 16:9), 3888 x 3888 (15.1 MP, 1:1), 2736 x 2736 (7.5 MP, 1:1), 1824 x 1824 (3.3 MP, 1:1), 20960 x 2736 (57.3 MP, Other), 5184 x 2736 (14.2 MP, Other), 15744 x 3648 (57.4 MP, Other), 3648 x 3888 (14.2 MP, Other) |
Image File Format: | JPEG, 12-bit DNG RAW | JPEG (EXIF 2.3), 12-bit RAW (.CR3), RAW+JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | 5.9 | 10.0 |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (30p/25p/24p)
1280x720 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p) 640x480 (30p/25p/24p) |
3840x2160 (30p/25p)
1920x1080 (120p/100p/60p/50p/30p/25p) 1280x720 (60p/50p) |
Movie File Format: | MP4 (AVC H.264), AVI/MJPEG for Interval Movie | MP4 (Image: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264; Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (Stereo)) |
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: | Pentax K (KA/KAF/KAF2/3) | n/a |
Lens: | smc PENTAX-DA 40mm F2.8 XS, 5 elements in 4 groups | Canon Zoom Lens |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 61mm | 21 - 1,365mm |
Focal Length (actual): | 40mm | 3.8 - 247mm |
Zoom Ratio: | 1.00x | 65.00x |
Aperture Range: | f/2.8 (wide) / f/22 (tele) | f/3.4 (W) / f/6.5 (T) - f/8.0 |
Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
Normal Focus Range: |
40 cm to Infinity 15.7 in to Infinity |
0 cm to Infinity 0.0 in to Infinity |
Macro Focus Range: |
0 -
50 cm 0.0 - 19.7 in |
|
Filter Thread: | 27.0mm | 67.0mm |
Thread Type: | n/a | Via FA-DC67A adapter |
Optical Image Stabilization: | No | Yes |
Digital Zoom: | No | Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: | n/a | Up to 4x (with Digital Tele-Converter Approx. 1.6x or 2.0x) |
Auto Focus | ||
Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Auto Focus Type: | Contrast Detection: Auto 81 Point, User-Selectable, Center; AF Single (w focus lock, focus/release priority selectable), Face Detection AF, Tracking AF, Manual | Contrast Detection; Face & Tracking (9 points), Tracking, 1-point, Spot |
Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder | ||
Viewfinder: | No / LCD | EVF / LCD |
Viewfinder Type: | EVF: 0.39"-type 2.36M-dot OLED; 100% coverage; -3.0 to +1.0 diopter adjustment; eye sensor | |
Focus Peaking: | Yes | Yes |
EVF Resolution: | n/a | 2,359,296 dots (786,432 pixels) |
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | ||
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | ||
Display | ||
Eye-level Viewfinder: | No | Yes |
Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: | 921,000 dots | 921,600 dots (307,200 px) |
Touchscreen: | No | No |
Articulating Screen: | No | Yes |
Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | Yes |
Selfie Screen: | No | Yes |
Max Playback Zoom: | 16.0x | 10.0x |
Top Deck Display: | No | No |
Exposure | ||
Maximum ISO (native): | 12800 | 3200 |
Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | 100 |
ISO Settings: | Auto: ISO 100-12800 (1, 1/2, 1/3 steps), expandable to ISO 100-25600, Auto ISO range selectable; Manual: ISO 100-12800 (1, 1/2, 1/3 steps), expandable to ISO 100-25600 | Auto (100-800), 100-3200 |
Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Fluorescent (D, N, W, L), Tungsten, Flash, CTE | Auto , Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash, Custom |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/4000 - 30 sec | 1/2000 - 15 sec |
Bulb Mode: | Yes | No |
Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
Metering Modes: | 1024-segment Multi, Center-weighted and Spot | Evaluative (linked to Face Detection), Centre-weighted average, Spot (Linked to AF frame) |
Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: | Scene modes: Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Moving Object, Night Scene Portrait, Sunset, Blue Sky, Forest, Night Scene, Night Scene HDR (JPG only), Night Snap, Food, Pet, Kids, Surf & Snow, Backlight Silhouette, Candlelight, Stage Lighting, Museum; Custom Image modes: Bright, Natural, Portrait, Landscape, Vibrant, Radiant, Muted, Bleach Bypass, Reversal Film, Monochrome (including film filters, infrared, sepia toning), Cross Processing; Digital filters (capture): Extract Color, Toy Camera, Retro, High Contrast, Shading, Invert Color... | Smart Auto (29 scenes detected), Hybrid Auto, Creative Shot, Sports, Scene, Panorama Shot; Creative Filter: High Dynamic Range, Fish-eye Effect, Miniature Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Soft Focus, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster Effect |
Self Timer: | 2, 12 seconds | 2, 10, Custom seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): | Yes | |
High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
Flash | ||
Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
Flash Modes: | Auto, Auto + Redeye, On, On + Redeye, Slow Sync, Slow Sync + Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Off | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 12.0 m / 39.4 ft. | n/a |
Flash Range Description: | Lens aperture dependent | Auto ISO: 48 cm � 6.5 m (W) / 1.8m - 4 m (T) |
Max Flash Sync: | 1/180 | 1/2000 |
Flash Exposure Compensation: | -2 to +1 EV | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps |
External Flash Connection: | Hot Shoe | n/a |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | No | |
Image Storage | ||
Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC / SDXC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: | UHS-I | UHS-I |
Other Memory: | UHS-1 compliant | UHS-I compliant |
Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
Uncompressed Format: | 12-bit DNG RAW | 12-bit RAW (.CR3), RAW+JPEG |
Movie File Format: | MP4 (AVC H.264), AVI/MJPEG for Interval Movie | MP4 (Image: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264; Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (Stereo)) |
Included Memory: | 0.0 MB | No memory included |
Included Memory Type: | ||
Connectivity | ||
Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | Yes |
NFC: | No | No |
Bluetooth: | No | Yes |
Built-In GPS: | No | No |
Microphone Jack: | Yes | Yes |
Headphone Jack: | No | No |
External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi |
PictBridge Compliant: | No | Yes |
DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control Type: | Optional Infrared | Via Wi-Fi/Bluetooth |
Connections (extended): | Mini HMDI (Type-C), 3.5mm stereo microphone input | Micro (Type-D) HDMI, 3.5mm Microphone Jack |
Performance Timing | ||
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 1.91 | |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 2.24 | |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | Unlimited | |
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | ||
Camera penalizes early shutter press? | Yes | |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 5.9 | 10.0 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 9 | |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.80 seconds | |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.105 seconds | |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.85 seconds | |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.120 seconds | |
Shutter Lag (notes): | Full Autofocus, Multi-area AF mode = 0.768 second | |
Startup Time: | 2.4 seconds | |
Play -> Record Time: | 1.3 seconds | |
Flash cycle time, full power: | 4.0 seconds | |
Power | ||
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 500 shots | 325 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 255 shots | |
Battery Life, Video: | 85 minutes | |
Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary D-LI90 | Proprietary LP-E12 |
Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary D-LI90 Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary LP-E12 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes | |
Internal Charging Supported: | No | |
Software | ||
Included Software: | Software CD-ROM S-SW120 | |
OS Compatibility: | Windows, Mac OS | |
Miscellaneous | ||
Notes & Features: | Machined aluminum frame under black, white or yellow exterior, 16MP APS-C sensor, Pentax K-Mount, Sensor-shift Shake and Dust Reduction (4-stops), 6fps Burst Mode, Full HD 1080p Movies, HDR mode, Focus peaking in manual focus mode. |