Pentax K-70 Specifications Leaked

New entry-level APS-C model

By PF Staff in Pentax Rumors on Jun 6, 2016

Tentative specifications for the upcoming Pentax K-70 have been leaked over on Digicame Info. We present them below, translated from Japanese.

Based on the specifications, the Pentax K-70 appears to be a modernized version of the entry-level Pentax K-50, with the sensor for the Pentax K-3 and many newer features from the K-S2, such as the articulating LCD and built-in Wi-Fi. The K-70 will also have the customizable control panel that we saw on the Pentax K-1.

The K-70 may have a hybrid live view/video focusing system with PDAF points on the sensor. If it does, it will be first Pentax to offer this technology.

Pentax K-70 Key Specifications

Sensor
Sensor Resolution	24 MP
Sensor Size	APS-C
AA Filter	No, AA Filter Simulator available
Super Resolution	Yes, Pixel Shift Resolution
ISO Range	100-204,800
Image Capture
Shutter Speeds	30s-1/6000s (up to 300s in Astrotracer mode)
Stabilization	Sensor-shift Shake Reduction
Light Meter	77-segment
Max Frame Rate (buffer)	H: 6.0 fps (40 JPG, 10 RAW)
Focusing
AF System and Modes	* SAFOX X: 11-point phase detect (9 cross-type) w/ AF.S, AF.C * Live View: contrast hybrid AF (new) * AF assist LED
AF Sensitivity	-3 to 18 EV
Focus Peaking	Yes
Movie Mode
Video Mode	1080i: 60/50 fps 1080p: 30/25/24 fps 720p: 60/50 fps Interval movie: 4K MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 (.MOV) Clips up to 4GB / 25 minutes
AF During Video	Yes, contrast hybrid AF
Flash
Built-in Flash	Yes
Flash Sync.	1/180 s
Hot Shoe	Yes
General
Viewfinder	Pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.95x magnification
LCD	3.0-inch, 921,000 dot 3:2 aspect ratio Vari-angle design Night vision design
Processing Engine	PRIME M II
Weather Sealed	Yes
Battery	D-LI109 rechargeable
Media Slot(s)	1 SDXC / SDHC / SD
Wi-Fi	Built-in
GPS	Via O-GPS1
Tethering Support	Wireless tethering w/ Image Sync
Dimensions (WxHxD)	125.5 x 93.0 x 74.0 mm
Weight	688g with battery and SD card

As always, these are just rumored specifications and our speculations. This are always subject to change and we won't know more until the camera is officially announced. What unique characteristics do you think the K-70 will have? What features would you like to see? Post in the comments or follow more buzz on the forum.

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