There are following features for K-70

* APS-C size CMOS image sensor with 24.24 effective megapixels

The AA-filter-free design optimizes the resolving power of the approximately 24.24 effective megapixels provided by the high-resolution APS-C size CMOS image sensor, while assuring high-speed readout of rich-gradation, 14-bit image data.

*Top sensitivity of ISO 102400

By coupling a newly developed accelerator unit with the high-speed PRIME MII imaging engine, it effectively minimizes noise at all sensitivity levels, and captures rich-gradation, fine-detailed images even in super-high-sensitivity shooting at a top sensitivity of ISO 102400.

*Hybrid AF system

Combination of the phase-matching AF and contrast detection AF works as high-speed AF operation during Live View shooting.

*Dustproof and weather-resistant body for rugged outdoor photography

It combines a compact, easy-to-carry body with a dustproof, weather-resistant construction with 100 sealing parts and outstanding cold-proof performance at temperatures down to -10°C.

*In-body SR mechanism (shake-reduction)

This built-in body SR mechanism provides a compensation effect of 4.5 shutter steps and also corresponded with the panning shot as automatically detects the direction of the camera’s movement and efficiently controls the SR unit to produce the best possible image.

*Pixel Shift Resolution System with motion correction function

This system optimizes the potential of the high-pixel image sensor which has truthful colors and fine details. It is also equipped ON/OFF function of Motion Correction function to minimizes negative effects of moving object during continuous shooting.

• When using this system, we advise stabilizing the camera firmly on a tripod. The user is also advised to use either the self-timer setting of the drive mode, a remote control function, or a mirror lock-up function.

• This system may not correct certain types of subject movement. It does not guarantee that the movement is properly corrected with all subjects.

* AA (anti-aliasing) filter simulator

This simulator provides the same level of moiré reduction as an optical AA filter.

• This simulator works most effectively with a shutter speed of 1/1000 second or slower.

*Evolutional Full HD movie function

During movie recording, you can also use the Continuous AF (AF-C) mode* to keep accurate focus on a moving subject, or take advantage of a new aperture control function** to automatically assure the proper exposure level even when faced with fluctuating lighting conditions.

* The lenses compatible with the AF-C mode are;

smc PENTAX-DA 18-135mmF3.5-5.6ED AL[IF] DC WR

HD PENTAX-DA 55-300mm F4.5-6.3ED PLM WR RE

HD PENTAX-DA 16-85mmF3.5-5.6ED DC WR

smc PENTAX-DA L 18-50mm F4-5.6 DC WR RE

HD PENTAX-DA 18-50mmF4-5.6 DC WR RE

HD PENTAX-DA 20-40mmF2.8-4ED Limited DC WR

HD PENTAX-D FA 28-105mmF3.5-5.6ED DC WR

HD PENTAX-D FA*70-200mmF2.8ED DC AW

HD PENTAX-D FA 150-450mmF4.5-5.6ED DC AW

HD PENTAX-DA 560mmF5.6ED AW

** The aperture control function is available only in combination with the HD PENTAX-DA 55-300mm F4.5-6.3ED PLM WR RE lens

*Vari-angle LCD monitor for easy image viewing from all angles

Since the vari-angle LCD monitor allows for the positioning of the monitor at any desired angle, it makes it easier to compose the image in a wide variety of applications, such as high-angle shooting using stretched arms or low-angle shots taken from ground level.

*Personalizing your camera with favorite settings

You can customize the operation by assigning the desired functions to the set of buttons, including the Fx1 and Fx2 buttons, and the three USER Mode positions of the Mode dial. It also provides a choice of menu items and the order of their listing displayed on the control panel.

The following camera settings are initially assigned to the USER Modes as default.

U1: “CLEAR TONE”, U2: “HDR LANDSCAPE”, U3: “ASTROPHOTO”

*For easy transfer of captured images to a Smartphone

It provides a set of wireless LAN (Wi-Fi) functions to support operations using mobile devices such as Smartphone and tablet computers.