Pentax's weather-sealed mid-range APS-C — 24.2MP with hybrid AF, IBIS, and outdoor-ready build.
The Pentax K-70 launched in 2016 as a weather-sealed mid-range APS-C DSLR with hybrid AF — adding on-sensor phase-detect pixels to the traditional SAFOX AF. Combined with IBIS and weather sealing, it targeted outdoor and landscape photographers.
The 24.2MP APS-C sensor delivers good image quality. Hybrid AF with on-sensor phase-detect improves Live View focusing significantly. In-body SR stabilisation works with all K-mount lenses. Pixel Shift Resolution for enhanced detail. 6fps burst.
Weather-sealed body at 688g. 3-inch vari-angle LCD. Pentax K mount. Dual AA/lithium battery flexibility. 100% viewfinder coverage. Full HD 1080p video. WiFi. Outdoor-ready construction.
Available used at budget prices. The K-70 improved Live View AF significantly over the K-50. Pixel Shift is useful for landscapes. The weather sealing at this price is a Pentax advantage. For outdoor photographers wanting weatherproof DSLR with IBIS.