Pentax K-70 vs Canon 77D

Side-by-side specs, features and our lab-measured performance for the Pentax K-70 and the Canon 77D.

Pentax K-70

SLR · Released 2016 · 24.2 MP · APS-C

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Canon 77D

SLR · Released 2017 · 24.2 MP · APS-C

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Compare their image quality Open both cameras in the Comparometer: the same studio scenes, at every ISO, side by side.

Key differences

Why pick the Pentax K-70

Larger sensor: 366.6 mm² vs 332.27 mm²
In-body image stabilisation
Higher native ISO ceiling: ISO 102,400 vs ISO 25,600
Bigger viewfinder image: 0.63x vs 0.51x

Why pick the Canon 77D

Deeper RAW buffer: 23 frames vs 11 frames
Faster autofocus shutter lag (lab tested): 0.09s vs 0.13s
Starts up faster (lab tested): 0.4s vs 1s
Sharper screen: 1,040,000 dots vs 921,600 dots
Touchscreen
Lighter: 1,055 g vs 1,122 g
More shots per charge (CIPA): 600 shots vs 410 shots
Bluetooth
Costs less (street price when tested): $549.99 vs $596.95
Newer model (2017 vs 2016)

Worked out from the spec sheets and our lab measurements. Image quality, handling and autofocus tracking are judged in the reviews.

Full specifications

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Specification	Pentax K-70	Canon 77D
Overview
Camera Format	SLR	SLR
Date Available	2016-07-30	2017-04-15
Currently Manufactured	Yes	Yes
Retail Price	$649.95	$1499.00
Street Price	$596.95	$549.99
Weight	39.6 oz (1,122 g) includes batteries, kit lens	37.2 oz (1,055 g) includes batteries, kit lens
Size	4.9 x 3.7 x 2.9 in. (126 x 93 x 74 mm)	5.2 x 3.9 x 3.0 in. (131 x 100 x 76 mm)
Waterproof	No	No
Predecessor	Pentax K-50	Canon T6s
Sensor
Effective Megapixels	24.2	24.2
Sensor Format	APS-C	APS-C
Sensor size	366.6mm2 (23.50mm x 15.60mm)	332.27mm2 (22.30mm x 14.90mm)
Sensor Type	CMOS	CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer	–	Canon
Approximate Pixel Pitch	3.92 microns	3.72 microns
Focal Length Multiplier	1.5x	1.6x
Aspect Ratio	3:2	3:2
Anti Aliasing Filter	Optional	Fixed
Sensor shift image stabilization	Yes	No
Self-Cleaning	Yes	Yes
Image Resolution	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)	6000 x 4000 (24.0 MP, 3:2), 3984 x 2656 (10.6 MP, 3:2), 2976 x 1984 (5.9 MP, 3:2), 2400 x 1600 (3.8 MP, 3:2), 6000 x 3368 (20.2 MP, 16:9), 3984 x 2240 (8.9 MP, 16:9), 2976 x 1824 (5.4 MP, Other), 2400 x 1344 (3.2 MP, Other), 5328 x 4000 (21.3 MP, 4:3), 3552 x 2664 (9.5 MP, 4:3), 2656 x 1992 (5.3 MP, 4:3), 2112 x 1600 (3.4 MP, Other), 4000 x 4000 (16.0 MP, 1:1), 2656 x 2656 (7.1 MP, 1:1), 1984 x 1984 (3.9 MP, 1:1), 1600 x 1600 (2.6 MP, 1:1)
Image File Format	JPEG (EXIF 2.30), 14-bit RAW (.PEF, .DNG), RAW+JPEG	JPEG (EXIF 2.3), 14-bit .CR2 RAW, RAW+JPEG
RAW Capture Support	Yes	Yes
Sensor scores (DxOMark)
DxO Sensor Score	–	78
DxO Color Depth Score (bits)	–	23.6
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs)	–	13.3
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso)	–	971
Autofocus
Auto Focus Type	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	OVF: AF-dedicated CMOS sensor, 45-points, up to 45 cross-type (f/5.6), 1 dual-cross (f/2.8 and f/5.6), 27 support f/8 (9 cross-type); Live View: Dual-Pixel CMOS AF
On-Sensor Phase Detect	Yes	Yes
Focus Peaking	Yes	No
Manual Focus	Yes	Yes
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes	Yes
Speed (Imaging Resource lab tests)
Continuous-mode frames/second	6.1	6.0
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution)	6.1	6.0
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution)	47	167
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps)	6.1	6.0
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames)	11	23
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid)	0.13 seconds	0.09 seconds
Shutter Lag (prefocused)	0.093 seconds	0.068 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash)	0.14 seconds	0.25 seconds
Startup Time	1.0 seconds	0.4 seconds
Play -> Record Time	0.2 seconds	0.2 seconds
Flash cycle time, full power	2.3 seconds	3.1 seconds
Viewfinder and screen
Viewfinder	Optical / LCD	Optical / LCD
Viewfinder Type	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	SLR type; eye-level pentamirror, ~95% coverage, ~0.82x magnification, 19mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter, eye sensor
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)	0.63x	0.51x
Rear Display Size (inches)	3.0	3.0
Rear Display Resolution	921,600 dots (307,200 px)	1,040,000 dots (346,600 px)
Touchscreen	No	Yes
Articulating Screen	Yes	Yes
Tilt Swivel Screen	Yes	Yes
Selfie Screen	Yes	Yes
Top Deck Display	No	Yes
Exposure
Minimum ISO (native)	100	100
Maximum ISO (native)	102400	25600
ISO Settings	Auto, 100-102400 (1, 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps)	Auto, 100 - 25600 in 1EV steps, Expandable to 51200
Shutter Speed Range	1/6000 - 30 sec	1/4000 - 30 sec
Bulb Mode	Yes	Yes
Exposure Compensation	+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes	TTL open-aperture: 77-segment Multi, Center-weighted, Spot	7,560-pixel RGB+IR metering sensor: 63-zone Evaluative (linked to all AF points), Center-weighted, Partial (6.0%), Spot (3.5%)
White Balance Settings	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)	Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Fluorescent, Flash, Custom
Time Lapse (intervalometer)	Yes	Yes
High Resolution Composite	24.0 megapixels	No
Self Timer	2 or 12 seconds	10 or 2 seconds
Creative Exposure Modes	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)	Creative Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Special Scene (Group Photo, Kids, Food, Candlelight, Night Portrait, Handheld Night Scene, HDR Backlight Control), Flash Off, Creative Filters (Grainy B/W, Soft Focus, Fish-eye, Water-painting, Toy Camera, Miniature, HDR Art (Standard/Vivid/Bold/Embossed)
Video
Can take movies	Yes	Yes
Movie Resolution	1920x1080 (60i/50i/30p/25p/24p) 1280x720 (60p/50p)	1920x1080 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p) 1280x720 (60p/50p/30p/25p) 640x480 (30p/25p)
Movie File Format	MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 (MOV), Motion JPEG (AVI) for interval movie record	MOV (Video: H.264, Audio: Stereo Linear PCM); MP4 (Video: H.264, Audio: AAC)
HD Video Out	Yes	Yes
HD Video Connection	HDMI	HDMI
Microphone Jack	Yes	Yes
Headphone Jack	No	No
Lens
Lens Mount	Pentax K (KA/KAF/KAF2/3/4)	Canon EF/EF-S
Lens	smc Pentax 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 ED AL [IF] DC DA WR	Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
Focal Length (35mm equivalent)	27 - 203mm	29 - 216mm
Focal Length (actual)	18 - 135mm	18 - 135mm
Zoom Ratio	7.50x	7.50x
Aperture Range	f/3.5 - f/22 (wide) / f/5.6 - f/40 (tele)	f/3.5 - f/22 (wide) / f/5.6 - f/36 (tele)
Optical Image Stabilization	No	Yes
Filter Thread	62.0mm	67.0mm
Flash
Built-in Flash	Yes	Yes
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100)	12.0 m / 39.4 ft.	12.0 m / 39.4 ft.
Max Flash Sync	1/180	1/200
Flash Exposure Compensation	-2 to +1 EV in 0.5EV steps	+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External Flash Connection	Hot Shoe	Hot Shoe
Built-In Wireless Flash Control	Full TTL exposure	Full TTL exposure
Storage and connectivity
Usable Memory Types	SD / SDHC / SDXC	SD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS Support	UHS-I	UHS-I
Dual Card Slots	No	No
Built-In Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	No	Yes
NFC	No	Yes
Built-In GPS	No	No
External Connections	USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi	USB 2.0 High Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi
Remote Control	Yes	Yes
Remote Control Type	Optional Wired or IR	Optional wired, IR wireless, Bluetooth or Wi-Fi
Battery
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF)	410 shots	600 shots
Battery Form Factor	Proprietary D-LI109	Proprietary
Usable Battery Types	Lithium-ion rechargeable	LP-E17 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Internal Charging Supported	No	No
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter)	Yes	Yes
Other
Tripod Mount	Yes	Yes
Color Filter Type	RGBG	RGBG
Composite Video Out	No	No
Integrated ND Filter	No	No
Normal Focus Range	40 cm to Infinity 15.7 in to Infinity	39 cm to Infinity 15.4 in to Infinity
Auto Focus	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed)	0.95x	0.82x
Eye-level Viewfinder	Yes	Yes
Rear Display	Yes	Yes
Max Playback Zoom	16.0x	10.0x
Auto ISO Mode	Yes	Yes
Program Auto Exposure	Yes	Yes
Aperture Priority	Yes	Yes
Shutter Priority	Yes	Yes
Full Manual Exposure	Yes	Yes
Flash Modes	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)	E-TTL II, Manual
Flash Range Description	GN=12m (ISO 100)	Lens aperture dependent; GN= 12m (39.4 ft.) at ISO 100, works out to about 11.2 feet at f/3.5 and 7 feet at f/5.6
Uncompressed Format	14-bit RAW (.PEF, .DNG), RAW+JPEG	14-bit .CR2 RAW, RAW+JPEG
Included Memory	No memory included	No memory included
PictBridge Compliant	No	Yes
DPOF Compliant	Yes	Yes
Connections (extended)	Micro (Type D) HMDI, USB 2.0 Micro B, 3.5mm external stereo mic / cable switch jack	Mini (Type-C) HDMI, 3.5mm Microphone Jack, Wired Remote Jack
Camera penalizes early shutter press?	No	No
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps)	6.1	6.0
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames)	9	21
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR)	0.272 seconds	0.071 seconds
Shutter Lag (manual focus)	0.095 seconds	0.087 seconds
Batteries Included	1 x Proprietary D-LI109 Lithium-ion rechargeable	1 x Proprietary LP-E17 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Dedicated Battery Charger Included	Yes	Yes
Included Software	Software CD-ROM includes Digital Camera Utility 5	–
Alternate Model Number(s)	–	9000D
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View)	–	270 shots

Highlighted cells mark the better figure where one is clearly better. Timings and buffer depths come from our lab tests; DxOMark scores are DxOMark's own.