Pentax K-70 vs Canon 77D

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Pentax K-70 vs Canon 77D

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APS-C 366.6mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 102,400

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APS-C 332.3mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

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How does it shoot? Canon 77D in the real world.
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What’s the bottom line? Read our Canon 77D conclusion.

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Differences

Pentax K-70 advantages over Canon 77D

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Larger sensor
APS-C vs APS-C
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
High resolution composite
Yes vs No
Combine multiple shots to form a super hi-res version
Pentaprism viewfinder
Pentaprism vs Pentamirror
Much better viewfinder picture fidelity
More viewfinder magnification
0.63x vs 0.51x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
Optional anti-aliasing filter
Optional vs Fixed
Lets you choose sharper photos or reduced moiré
Faster shutter
1/6000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
102400 vs 51200 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Canon 77D advantages over Pentax K-70

Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Fast startup
~0.40 vs 1.0 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
Longer stills battery life
More info

Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

600 vs 410 shots
Capture more photos
Top deck display
Yes vs No
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
More cross-type AF points
45 vs 9
Cross-type AF points improve autofocus performance
More AF points
45 vs 11
More AF points improve autofocus
Bigger JPEG buffer
167 vs 47 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Bigger RAW buffer
23 vs 11 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)

Similarities

Common Strengths

Tilt-swivel screen
Both provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
On-sensor phase detect
Both provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
External Mic Jack
Both provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

Huge bang for the buck; Great image quality; Excellent high ISO performance; Fast autofocus; Good burst frame rate with deep buffer; Pentaprism viewfinder; Twin control dials; Articulated LCD; Comprehensive weather-sealing and freeze-proofing; Unbelievable wealth of rare to unique (yet very useful) features
Wi-Fi wireless communication is slow, clumsy and unintuitive; Video autofocus is prone to hunting or racking focus; Slow buffer clearing; Rather heavy for an entry-level DSLR; Autofocus and metering systems are a bit dated; Below average battery life
Read our Pentax K-70 Review

Very good image quality; Improved dynamic range at low ISOs; Very fast autofocus; Dual Pixel CMOS AF in Live View; Much improved RAW buffer depth; 1080/60p video; Quick Control Dial & top-panel LCD screen.
Default JPEGs slightly soft straight out of camera; Dynamic range & high ISOs lag behind competing cameras; No 4K video resolution.
Read our Canon 77D Review

The Competition

Compared to Nikon D5300

Pentax K-70

Nikon D5300

$597
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$549
APS-C

Fast startup
Built-in GPS

Compare Pentax K-70 vs Nikon D5300

Canon 77D

Nikon D5300

$550
APS-C

Touchscreen
NFC

$549
APS-C

Larger sensor
Higher effective ISO

Compare Canon 77D vs Nikon D5300

Compared to Canon T6s

Pentax K-70

Canon T6s

$597
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$619
APS-C

Touchscreen
NFC

Compare Pentax K-70 vs Canon T6s

Canon 77D

Canon T6s

$550
APS-C

Fast startup
Built-in Bluetooth

$619
APS-C

Bigger JPEG buffer

Compare Canon 77D vs Canon T6s

Compared to Sony A68

Pentax K-70

Sony A68

$597
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Lens selection

$598
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Pentax K-70 vs Sony A68

Canon 77D

Sony A68

$550
APS-C

Lens selection
Tilt-swivel screen

$598
APS-C

Less expensive
Focus peaking

Compare Canon 77D vs Sony A68

Compared to Canon 80D

Pentax K-70

Canon 80D

$597
APS-C

Less expensive
Focus peaking

$935
APS-C

Touchscreen
Fast startup

Compare Pentax K-70 vs Canon 80D

Canon 77D

Canon 80D

$550
APS-C

Less expensive
Built-in Bluetooth

$935
APS-C

Higher effective ISO
Longer stills battery life

Compare Canon 77D vs Canon 80D

Compared to Nikon D7500

Pentax K-70

Nikon D7500

$597
APS-C

Focus peaking
Less expensive

$864
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Touchscreen

Compare Pentax K-70 vs Nikon D7500

Canon 77D

Nikon D7500

$550
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$864
APS-C

Larger sensor
Shoot 4K video

Compare Canon 77D vs Nikon D7500

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