http://snapsort.com/compare/Canon-EOS-70D-vs-Pent...
"Advantages of the Pentax K-5 II over the 70d

Dynamic range More dynamic range 14.1 EV vs 11.6 EV

Overall image quality Significantly better image quality 82.0 vs 68.0 (YES, The K-5II takes higher quality pictures)

Image stabilization Image stabilization Sensor shift vs None

Color depth Better color depth 23.8 bits vs 22.5 bits

Low light performance Lower noise at high ISO 1,235 ISO vs 926 ISO
The K-5 II has a slight edge (0.4 f-stops) in low noise, high ISO performance

Startup delay Slightly less startup delay 600 ms vs 700 ms
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Almost the same
Light sensitivity (boost) Better boost ISO 51,200 ISO vs 25,600 ISO
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The K-5 II's boost ISO is 1 f-stop better"

How can you say that PENTAX is dead.... The 70D can't even match a 3 year old design much less beat it, However the 70d has way more video capability..

Amazon Canon EOS 70D Digital SLR Camera with 18-135mm STM Lens by Canon - $1,349.00 (the only canon lenses that are weather resistant are L lenses and a few other odd lenses )

Amazon Pentax K-5 II 16.3 MP DSLR DA 18-135mm WR lens kit (Black) by Pentax - $979.99 (Pentax camera and lens are weather resistant )
(Check this out - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eo61t5fH6Qw )
The 3 year old PENTAX isn't only Better its cheaper too... This is posted by a CanonFan shopping for a New Camera