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Olympus E-1 vs Pentax K-70

Portability
59
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37
Olympus E-1 front
 
Pentax K-70 front
Portability
62
Imaging
67
Features
81
Overall
72

Olympus E-1 vs Pentax K-70 Key Specs

Olympus E-1
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 735g - 141 x 104 x 81mm
  • Released November 2003
  • Successor is Olympus E-3
Pentax K-70
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 688g - 126 x 93 x 74mm
  • Introduced June 2016
  • Replacement is Pentax KF
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Olympus E-1 vs Pentax K-70 Overview

Following is a extended analysis of the Olympus E-1 versus Pentax K-70, one is a Pro DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Olympus and Pentax. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the E-1 (5MP) and K-70 (24MP) and the E-1 (Four Thirds) and K-70 (APS-C) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-1 was revealed 13 years prior to the K-70 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-1 being a Large SLR camera and the Pentax K-70 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a short view of how the E-1 scores vs the K-70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-1 over the Pentax K-70

 E-1 K-70 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-70 over the Olympus E-1

 K-70 E-1 
IntroducedJune 2016November 2003More modern by 152 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution921k134kClearer screen (+787k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Olympus E-1 and Pentax K-70

 E-1 K-70 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Olympus E-1 vs Pentax K-70 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-1 offers outer measurements of 141mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") having a weight of 735 grams (1.62 lbs) and the Pentax K-70 has measurements of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") along with a weight of 688 grams (1.52 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-1 versus Pentax K-70 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the E-1 versus the K-70.

Olympus E-1 vs Pentax K-70 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the E-1 and K-70 is 59 and 62 respectively.

Olympus E-1 vs Pentax K-70 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-1 vs Pentax K-70 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by checking out specs. The pic here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-1 and K-70.

All in all, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-1 with its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Pentax K-70 will produce more detail because of its extra 19 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged E-1 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus E-1 vs Pentax K-70 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-1 vs Pentax K-70 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-1 vs Pentax K-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-1
Portrait photography with Pentax K-70
46
manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
no liveview
megapixel count low (5MP)
80
has manual focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-1
Street photography with Pentax K-70
57
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
lighter than others in class (735 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
71
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
very good high ISO (102,400)
heavier than others (688 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-1 Sports photography details
Pentax K-70 Sports photography details
40
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
weather proofing
supports phase detect auto focus
no liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
72
great max shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
supports phase detect autofocus
slow frames per second (6.0 fps)
not so great battery power (410 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-1 Travel photography highlights
Pentax K-70 Travel photography highlights
47
lighter than others in class (735g)
weather proofing
missing Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (5MP)
display is not selfie friendly
64
weather proofing
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
not so great battery power (410 CIPA)
heavier than others (688 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-1 Landscape photography info
Pentax K-70 Landscape photography info
46
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
small screen (1.8")
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
missing Timelapse recording
78
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
very good high ISO (102,400)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
not so great battery power (410 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-1 Vlogging highlights
Pentax K-70 Vlogging highlights
9
no video shooting
71
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with mic port
heavier than others (688 grams)
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Olympus E-1 vs Pentax K-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-1 and Pentax K-70
 Olympus E-1Pentax K-70
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus E-1 Pentax K-70
Category Pro DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2003-11-29 2016-06-08
Body design Large SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - PRIME MII
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 5MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 3:2
Full resolution 2560 x 1920 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 3200 102400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 3 11
Cross type focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Pentax KAF2
Available lenses 45 151
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 1.8 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 134 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.48x 0.63x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 735 gr (1.62 pounds) 688 gr (1.52 pounds)
Physical dimensions 141 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") 126 x 93 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 410 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs, continuous)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible)
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $1,700 $649