When picturing a high end DSLR camera we don't usually see wind, dust, rain and snow, however for those shooting outdoors or even just travelling, it's flagrantly obvious how important durability is. You don't want to be carefully nursing a vulnerable piece of technology.

The Pentax K-70 is a new mid-range 24.24-megapixel DSLR camera. Key features include a 24 megapixel APS-C sensor with an anti-aliasing simulator rather than an optical anti-aliasing filter, a vari-angle LCD screen, 11-point SAFOX X Hybrid AF system, weather-resistant construction, ISO range of...

The K-70 is Pentax' newest SLR camera with a 24MP APS-C sized image sensor. It is a heavy camera (body: 1.5 lbs; 2.4 lbs including the kit lens), yet is quite compact. It has a splash-proof body and can be used in inclement weather conditions.

Very pleased with this camera. I got it because my old K3 was not compatible with the newest Pentax 55-300 PLM lens like the K70 is. I am happy with how nice the JPEGs are, low light performance, good low light autofocus, best color balance I have seen on a Pentax and I have had several.

For most of the digital era, Pentax has maintained several distinct DSLR lines. At the top has been the line currently represented by the K-3 II -the prosumer line, offering the robust handling and powerful feature set of leading full-frame cameras, but built around an APS-C sensor.

Class-leading image quality; Class-leading low-light AF; Articulating LCD; 100% coverage optical finder; Weather sealing; All lenses stabilized; Built-in WiFi; Great ergonomics; Compact design; Many customizable controls; Solid build quality; Several features borrowed from K-1; Speedy overall...

Out of date autofocus system; Hybrid AF only works in video; doesn't work well; Heavy for its size; Small RAW buffer; Poor JPEG compression; Comparatively loud shutter; Poor Live View button placement; Poor battery life; No wireless flash control

After using smartphone cameras and a bridge camera (Sony H400) I decided I wanted to get a DSLR, so far my experience has been good with this camera. The weight of the camera is fine and seems balanced, but was a shock when I first held it as I wasn't quite expecting it.

Comfortable Controls; Easy To Use; Great Image Quality; Strong Construction

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If like me you enjoy a good manual then this unit should make you happy. The manual I saw was in PDF format – sadly not something to read in the bath – and it is 156 pages with 144 pages before the safety and warranty pages, bliss.

If like me you enjoy a good manual then this unit should make you happy. The manual I saw was in PDF format – sadly not something to read in the bath – and it is 156 pages with 144 pages before the safety and warranty pages, bliss.

Ricoh's Pentax brand has made a name for itself by providing enthusiast-grade features at aggressive, entry-level pricing. The Pentax K-70 follows in that tradition and offers an unbelievable amount of camera for very little cash.

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)...

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

The Pentax K-70 takes place of the K-S2, with ergonomic improvements that make it feel like a much more serious camera, and Raw image quality that is among the best the APS-C sensor size has to offer.