Olympus E-1 vs Pentax E70

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Olympus E-1 vs Pentax E70, former is a Pro DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Pentax. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the E-1 (5MP) and E70 (10MP) and the E-1 (Four Thirds) and E70 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.

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The E-1 was introduced 6 years before the E70 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-1 being a Large SLR camera and the Pentax E70 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the E-1 matches up against the E70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-1 & Pentax Optio E70. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-1 Gallery & Pentax E70 Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-1 comes with exterior dimensions of 141mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") with a weight of 735 grams (1.62 lbs) whilst the Pentax E70 has measurements of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-1 versus the E70.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the E-1 and E70 is 59 and 94 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by looking through specifications. The pic underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the E-1 and E70.

To sum up, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-1 having a larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Pentax E70 will render greater detail using its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The more aged E-1 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.