Canon G7X vs Pentax K-70

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Canon G7X vs Pentax K-70

1 inch 116.2mm²
20.2 megapixels
24.00mm - 100.00mm (35mm eq.)

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

Go in depth with our full Pentax K-70 Review.
How does it shoot? Pentax K-70 in the real world.
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What’s the bottom line? Read our Pentax K-70 conclusion.

Succeeded by the Canon G7X Mark II
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Differences

Canon G7X advantages over Pentax K-70

Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Integrated ND filter
Yes vs No
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Thinner
40 mm vs 74 mm
Thinner
Higher max flash sync
1/2000 vs 1/180 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Longer exposure
250 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots

Pentax K-70 advantages over Canon G7X

Larger sensor
APS-C vs 1 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs tilt-only
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Bigger pixels
~ 3.92 vs 2.41 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
High resolution composite
Yes vs No
Combine multiple shots to form a super hi-res version
Fast startup
~1.00 vs 1.7 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Longer stills battery life
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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

410 vs 210 shots
Capture more photos
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Less shutter lag
0.13 vs 0.20 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
More pixels
24.2 vs 20.2 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Optional anti-aliasing filter
Optional vs Fixed
Lets you choose sharper photos or reduced moiré
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Bigger JPEG buffer
47 vs 14 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
6.1 fps vs 1.2 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
11 vs 4 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/6000 vs 1/2000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
102400 vs 12800 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
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

Very compact body fits in a pants pocket; Zoom lens is both brighter and further-reaching than anything offered by its enthusiast compact rivals; Selfie-friendly tilting LCD monitor; Intuitive touch-screen interface; Very good image quality for its class; Wi-Fi connectivity gets photos on your phone
No electronic viewfinder; Soft corners at wide-angle; Flare issues and fringing shooting wide-open; Weak performance when shooting raw files; Tendency to underexpose in low light; Limited battery life
Read our Canon G7X Review

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

The Competition

Compared to Sony RX100 III

Canon G7X

Sony RX100 III

$699
1 inch

Touchscreen
More telephoto lens reach

$748
1 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
In-camera panoramas

Compare Canon G7X vs Sony RX100 III

Pentax K-70

Sony RX100 III

$597
APS-C

Larger sensor
Tilt-swivel screen

$748
1 inch

In-camera panoramas
NFC

Compare Pentax K-70 vs Sony RX100 III

Compared to Panasonic LX100

Canon G7X

Panasonic LX100

$699
1 inch

Touchscreen
Tiltable Screen

$598
4/3

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Canon G7X vs Panasonic LX100

Pentax K-70

Panasonic LX100

$597
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Larger sensor

$598
4/3

Less expensive
Shoot 4K video

Compare Pentax K-70 vs Panasonic LX100

Compared to Sony RX100 II

Canon G7X

Sony RX100 II

$699
1 inch

Touchscreen
Fast startup

$598
1 inch

In-camera panoramas
Longer stills battery life

Compare Canon G7X vs Sony RX100 II

Pentax K-70

Sony RX100 II

$597
APS-C

Larger sensor
Tilt-swivel screen

$598
1 inch

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Pentax K-70 vs Sony RX100 II

Compared to Canon T6s

Canon G7X

Canon T6s

$699
1 inch

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$619
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Larger sensor

Compare Canon G7X vs 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

Compared to Canon G7X Mark II

Canon G7X

Canon G7X Mark II

$699
1 inch

Longer exposure

$816
1 inch

Longer stills battery life
Shoots 24p video

Compare Canon G7X vs Canon G7X Mark II

Pentax K-70

Canon G7X Mark II

$597
APS-C

Larger sensor
Tilt-swivel screen

$816
1 inch

Less expensive
Touchscreen

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